Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stage business

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.97 in modern English

Syllables
stage busi-ness
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Actions performed by an actor on stage done for dramatic effect; especially, action carried out with a prop or piece of clothing, usually away from the focus of the scene, with or without any dialogue.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

stage direction stage manager chewing the scenery

Frequently Paired Words

stage direction stage manager chewing the scenery

Synonyms

business byplay

Questions

What does stage business mean?
Actions performed by an actor on stage done for dramatic effect; especially, action carried out with a prop or piece of clothing, usually away from the focus of the scene, with or without any dialogue.

How to pronounce stage business

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