stager
stager · stagers
An actor on the stageAn actor on the stage.
US/stˈeɪdʒɚ/
Meaning
4 sensesAn actor on the stage.
One who stages a theatrical performance.
One who has long acted on the stage of life; a practitioner; a person of experience, or of skill derived from long experience.
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
A horse used in drawing a stagecoach.
Origin
From stage + -er.From stage + -er.
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Forms
plural: stagersSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed:stage manager
- an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service:veteranold-timeroldtimerold handwarhorseold stager
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedstage
Derivedold stager