stage set

noun

: scenery and properties designed and arranged for a particular scene in a play

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From electric live performances and iconic stage sets to crowds dancing under fog, these images highlight the vibrant spirit of the weekend. — Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Last year, Club Magenta hosted a surprise performance by rapper Isaiah Rashad and this year surprised fans with a DJ set by artist, producer and actor Leon Thomas, following a 45 minute main stage set. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 From the stage set up in center field in front of the stadium’s fountains, Jelly delivered his customary come-to-Jesus speech. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 American flags lined the back of the red stage set in Statuary Hall. — Jarrell Dillard, Washington Post, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stage set

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stage set was in 1861

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“Stage set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20set. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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