Definition of
standby has definitions from the fields of theater,performing arts
1
[ noun ] something that can be relied on when needed

Used in print

(Evan Esar, Humorous English; a guide to comic ,...)

The `` wooden-leg '' gag of vaudeville , another standby of this sort , had endless variations .

Related terms

thing stand_by

2
[ adjective ] ready for emergency use

Examples

"a standby generator" "a standby crew"

Related terms

secondary

3
[ noun ] (theater,performing arts) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

Synonyms

understudy

Related terms

actor stand_by

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Rhymes with

good-bye goodbye good-bye goodby

Phonetic and Homophones

S T AE1 N D B AY1

Similar Spelling

stand stand_by standard Standley stoned stands Standridge stunted stunned standee steamed Standen Stanton stander Standiford standish standing standpat stand-up stand-in stand_up stand_in standoff Standifer standpipe Stanwood stent standdown stint stand_pat stand_out stand_oil stand_for stunt St_Andrew

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