Vocabulary Entry

upstage

|verb • noun

verb

To divert attention away from someone else, often in a theatrical context.

Example Sentences

"The actor tried to upstage his co-star during the performance."

"She often upstages her friends with her dramatic stories."

"He didn't mean to upstage anyone, but his solo was so impressive."

noun

Example Sentences

"The dancers moved gracefully to the upstage corner of the stage."

"He positioned himself upstage to make sure everyone could see him."

"The lighting was focused more on the downstage rather than the upstage area."