stand-in
noun
a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
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
But first Flávio must convince voters to treat him as a stand-in for his father.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
But with the exiled skipper at the crease 275 miles away, stand-in captain Root began a typically masterful unbeaten 75 to take England's rearguard into the final day.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
He probably made it for Sims, as a stand-in for chocolates or a date to the movies.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Guests check in at a designated host stand in the museum’s main lobby and are then whisked to a separate elevator for Skywalker Grill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
Rybakina will stand in her way after she fought back to beat American fourth seed Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 and silence the partisan crowd.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 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
On the words “five times five” all stand in place and layer hands in the center of the circle to the beat of the song.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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