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adverb or adjective down·stage \ ˈdau̇n-ˈstāj \

Definition of downstage

1 : toward or at the front of a theatrical stage
2 : toward a motion-picture or television camera

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First Known Use of downstage

1793

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downstage

noun down·stage \ -ˌstāj \

Definition of downstage

: the part of a stage that is nearest the audience or camera

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First Known Use of downstage

circa 1931

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downstage

adverb

Definition of downstage for English Language Learners

  • : toward the front part of a stage

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