The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
BACKSTAGE
offstage, backstage
(adjective) concealed from public view or attention; “offstage political meetings”
backstage
(adverb) in or to a backstage area of a theater; “costumes were changed backstage”
backstage
(adverb) out of view of the public; behind the scenes; “Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal”; “many private deals were made backstage at the convention”
wing, offstage, backstage
(noun) a stage area out of sight of the audience
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
backstage (not comparable)
Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
Secret, concealed from the public.
Adverb
backstage (comparative more backstage, superlative most backstage)
Towards the area behind the stage.
Out of view of the public.
Noun
backstage (plural backstages)
The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.
The private portion of the space used by a business or enterprise.
Anagrams
• back gates, backgates
Source: Wiktionary
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