Stage Definition & Meaning
stage
- noun
- any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
- a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box"
- the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage"
- a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles"
- a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise"
- any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"--Shakespeare; "it set the stage for peaceful negotiations"
- a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
- verb
- perform (a play), especially on a stage; "we are going to stage `Othello'"
- plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"
"Stage" in song lyrics
See how stage is used in real songs:
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"Our defense is made when we take the stage"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word) -
"Played out hardcore flaws, step to stage"
3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass -
"wishing she would just hurry up and enter the stage"
69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv
Words that rhyme with stage
Usage tips for "stage"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stage to find words that pair well.