CEFR B1

stage name

noun

Meaning

A name used by a performer, such as an actor, singer, or comedian, when they are working professionally, which is different from their legal name.

Examples

Many actors adopt a stage name to create a unique persona.
Her stage name, 'The Great Mysteria', was known worldwide.

Synonyms: professional name, pseudonym, alias

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stage name (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪdʒ neɪm/

Definition

A name used by a performer, such as an actor, singer, or comedian, when they are working professionally, which is different from their legal name.

Examples

Many actors adopt a stage name to create a unique persona.
Her stage name, 'The Great Mysteria', was known worldwide.
He decided to use a stage name to distance himself from his past.

How to Use stage name

stage name (collocation): A professional name used by a performer. — "Her stage name was much more exotic than her given name."

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