Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

stager

American  
[stey-jer] / ˈsteɪ dʒər /

noun

  1. a person of experience in some profession, way of life, etc.

  2. a person who prepares homes for sale in such a way as to appeal to potential buyers and generate higher selling prices; a home stager.

  3. Archaic. an actor.


stager British  
/ ˈsteɪdʒə /

noun

  1. a person of experience; veteran (esp in the phrase old stager )

  2. an archaic word for actor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stager

First recorded in 1560–70; stage + -er 1

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

One commenter suggested hiring a professional stager to make the property look less “bland and cold.”

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Francesca Grace, an interior designer and home stager in Los Angeles, said tariffs have already affected the availability and price of items including fabrics, wood and other building materials, and smaller decor pieces.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2025

Sarah Stackhouse, a star dancer in the Limón Dance Company who became a sought-after teacher and stager of José Limón’s choreography around the world, died on Jan. 7 at her home in New Paltz, N.Y.

From New York Times Jan. 17, 2024

Professional home stager Nikki Watson discusses her personal design style and the trends that dominate her industry.

From Slate Nov. 12, 2023

You hear me, and mark what I say—an old stager, ma'am!

From Somehow Good by William Frend De Morgan

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training