stage set

noun

: scenery and properties designed and arranged for a particular scene in a play

Examples of stage set in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Performances take place at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre, a nearly three-thousand-person outdoor arena with dramatic views of the Badlands; at a pivotal moment, the stage set slides open and horses gallop onstage. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

From electric live performances and iconic stage sets to crowds dancing under fog, these images highlight the vibrant spirit of the weekend. — Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Last year, Club Magenta hosted a surprise performance by rapper Isaiah Rashad and this year surprised fans with a DJ set by artist, producer and actor Leon Thomas, following a 45 minute main stage set. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

From the stage set up in center field in front of the stadium’s fountains, Jelly delivered his customary come-to-Jesus speech. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stage set

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