stand-in
noun
a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
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stand-in
American
[stand-in]
/ ˈstændˌɪn /
noun
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a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
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any substitute.
stand in
British
verb
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to act as a substitute
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to be of benefit or advantage to someone
noun
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a person or thing that serves as a substitute
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( as modifier )
a stand-in teacher
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a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts
Etymology
Origin of stand-in
First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase stand in
Example Sentences
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“It’s been one thing after the other: The pandemic, the strikes and then it was the fires,” said Wood, who has worked as a stand-in for Eva Longoria and Salma Hayek.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The digital bank posted on X, external it had "identified some issues" and activated a stand-in backup service which meant users could still make transactions like card payments and sending and receiving bank transfers.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
When James Duval, a veteran of six Araki projects, often as the director’s stand-in, arrives on-screen it feels like an applause break for fans to cheer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
They serve as a stand-in for Porter himself, who, though absent in the flesh, nevertheless is the central personage around which these myriad dynamics revolve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“So, what does a stand-in do?” asked Zachary.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US government reluctance and geopolitical factors stand in the way.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Sept. 11 was an event of its time and deserves to stand in history, but not entirely outside of context.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Abdi-Wali, who has led the council since May and has been a councillor for Camden Square since 2022, will stand in Holborn and St Pancras on 8 October.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dick Portillo opened a hot-dog stand in 1963 without knowing how to cook a hot dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
I moved over to stand in front of my window without making any move to open it.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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