Phrase guide

stage left

adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Located at stage left.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The area to the left of the stage when looking towards the audience.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the part of the stage on the actor's left as the actor faces the audience

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: left stage

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: left

History

Etymology

stage + left

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: näyttämövasen — area to the left (facing audience) of the stage
  • French: côté cour — area to the left (facing audience) of the stage
  • Japanese: 上手 (kamite) — area to the left (facing audience) of the stage