left stage

1 of 2

noun

: the half of a theatrical stage to the left of an actor facing the audience

left stage

2 of 2

adverb (or adjective)

: toward or on the half of a theatrical stage to the left of an actor facing the audience

enters left stage

quite ignored the whole left stage fiasco

compare downstage, right stage, upstage

Word History

Etymology

Noun

left entry 1 + stage

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