stage right

noun

: the right part of a stage from the viewpoint of one who faces the audience

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And with nothing but green grass in front of Gainey late in the first half, the tailback pulled his hamstring running down the 49ers’ sideline and was forced to exit stage right — followed by a missed field goal attempt. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2025 Yang, Sherman, Chloe Fineman, and Mikey Day were gathered at stage right, intently whispering as Fineman made a strained face. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 22 May 2025 The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025 Not every one of these tribute evenings includes an appearance from the honoree, but Patti was in the house all night, sitting in a dress circle box stage right along with her children. Caryn Rose, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stage right

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stage right was in 1931

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“Stage right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20right. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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