forestage

noun

the part of a stage in front of the proscenium or the closed curtain, as the apron or an extension of the apron.

Origin:
1920–25; fore- + stage

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source

WordNet

forestage
noun
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain) [syn: proscenium]

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Cite This Source

Relevant Questions

00:10

forestage is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Quote Of The Day

fore·stage