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.

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stager British  

/ ˈsteɪdʒə /

noun

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

2. an archaic word for actor

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Etymology

Origin of stager

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

Example Sentences

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

But could old stager Rhys Priestland, who has been in fine touch for Cardiff, play his way into Pivac's plans?

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

If you can afford it, spring for a professional stager to ensure your house looks like anyone can live there.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2022

Madame di Forno-Populo is—an old stager: and you are very young, and nobody ever thought of you but with—reverence, my dear.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)