on the stage

phrase

: in or into the acting profession
went on the stage at age 15

Examples of on the stage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The war crimes that were brought to the fore on the stage by Macklemore’s speech are the ones that should be the primary focus. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Folk was joined on the stage, a patio off the quad, by district leadership and other guests, including his elderly mother. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Fellow Knicks starters Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart are called on from the audience for some light ribbing, then join Brunson on the stage. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026 While the world knows Mullally as Karen Walker in Will & Grace, her first passions were on the stage. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the stage

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“On the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20stage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!