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Definition of offscreen

offscreen

/ˌɔːfˈskriːn/
off · screen
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• adjective

1

Occurring or situated outside the field of view of a film, television, or computer camera.

Example

"An offscreen narrator guided the audience through the historical documentary."

2

Existing or taking place in an actor's or public figure's real, private life rather than in their professional performances.

Example

"The two co-stars maintained a warm offscreen friendship for decades after the series ended."

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• adverb

1

Outside the area visible to a camera or displayed on a screen.

Example

"The sound of footsteps echoed offscreen before the detective entered the room."

2

In real life, outside of a film or television performance.

Example

"Although they played bitter rivals in the movie, the actors got along wonderfully offscreen."

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• Rhymes for offscreen

• Nearby Words

offload
offputting
offramp
offscreen
offseason
offset
offshoot

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