Stage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈstāj/ (noun) /ˈstäzh/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Stage

Stage (noun)

  1. one of a series of positions or stations one above the other, step
  2. the height of the surface of a river above an arbitrary zero point
  3. a raised platform
  4. a usually unpaid internship in a professional kitchen that is part of a chef's training
  5. a person who holds such an internship, stagiaire

Stage (verb)

  1. to produce (something, such as a play) on a stage
  2. to produce or cause to happen for public view or public effect
  3. to arrange or decorate a house, condominium, etc. in order to enhance its appeal to prospective buyers or renters
  4. to intern in a professional kitchen usually without pay as part of one's training to become a chef

Stage (adjective)

  1. intended to represent a type or stereotype

Stage (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a level usually raised surface

    "spoke to the audience from a small stage in front"

  2. a portion of a trip

    "this is only the first stage of the journey"

    similar: lap, leg
    related: layover, stopover
  3. an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

    "in the last stage of the project"

  4. the public performance of plays

    "drawn to the stage as a career"

Stage (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring before the public in performance or exhibition

    "staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year"

Related Entry: Stage director (noun)

Stage director is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage director, not for stage.

  1. a person who supervises the production of a stage show

    "the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene"

Related Entry: Stage manager (noun)

Stage manager is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage manager, not for stage.

  1. as in producer, impresario

Related Entry: Stage managers (noun)

Stage managers is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage managers, not for stage.

  1. as in producers, impresarios

Related Entry: Stage-manage (verb)

Stage-manage is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage-manage, not for stage.

  1. as in micromanage

Related Entry: Stage-managed (verb)

Stage-managed is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage-managed, not for stage.

  1. as in micromanaged

Related Entry: Stage-manages (verb)

Stage-manages is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage-manages, not for stage.

  1. as in micromanages

Related Entry: Stage-managing (verb)

Stage-managing is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage-managing, not for stage.

  1. as in micromanaging

Related Entry: Stage directors (noun)

Stage directors is a different word from Stage. The synonyms below are for stage directors, not for stage.

  1. a person who supervises the production of a stage show

    "the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stage:

Word Forms of Stage

Inflections: stages, staged, staging

Derived words: stageful (noun), stagelike (adjective), stageable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Stage

Middle English, from Anglo-French estage abode, story of a building, state, from Vulgar Latin *staticum, from Latin stare to stand stand

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Stage

Words & Phrases Containing Stage

Frequently Asked Questions about Stage

What does "Stage" mean?

"Stage" means one of a series of positions or stations one above the other, step. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: one of a series of positions or stations one above the other, step. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stage"?

Other words for "Stage" include dais, platform, podium, rostrum, stand, tribune, lap and leg. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stage"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stage". Common alternatives include dais, platform, podium, rostrum, stand, tribune, lap, leg, chapter and cut.

How do you use "Stage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stage" in a sentence: "spoke to the audience from a small stage in front"; "this is only the first stage of the journey"; "in the last stage of the project".

Is "Stage" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stage" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Stage" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Stage" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Stage"?

"Stage" is pronounced /ˈstāj/ as a noun and /ˈstäzh/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Stage"?

"Stage" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French estage abode, story of a building, state, from Vulgar Latin *staticum, from Latin stare to stand stand. First known use: 14th century.