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Definition of mainstage

mainstage

/ˈmeɪn.steɪdʒ/
main · stage
Plural:mainstages
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Adjective:mainstage
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mainstage Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Performed on or designed for the primary stage of a theater or festival, typically involving larger budgets and broader audience appeal.

Example

"After directing several studio plays, she was invited to helm a major mainstage production."

• noun

1

The primary or largest performance space in a theater complex, music festival, or convention.

Example

"Crowds gathered early in the afternoon to secure a spot near the festival's mainstage."

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• Nearby Words

mains
mainsail
mainspring
mainstage
mainstay
mainstream
mainstreaming

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mainstage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mainstage
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