stand-in

See also: stand in and standin'

English

Etymology

Deverbal from stand in.

Pronunciation

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Noun

stand-in (plural stand-ins)

  1. A person of similar size and shape to an actor who "stands in" for that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film.
    They used a stand-in to set up the lighting so that the actor did not have to be there during the lengthy process.
  3. A substitute.
    Alternative form: stand in
    • 2011 October 23, Tom Fordyce, “2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France”, in BBC Sport‎[1]:
      France's own stand-in stand-off Trinh-Duc missed with a drop-goal when well set but then set off on a curving run through a scattered defensive line which carried him deep into enemy territory until Weepu's desperate tap-tackle finally brought him down.
    • 2025 February 3, Andrew Gray, “7 Tasty Green Peas Substitutes: Explore New Flavors”, in CooksCrafter‎[2]:
      Beans, corn, and even chopped broccoli work not just as stand-ins but can elevate a meal. Each brings its unique texture and flavor profile.

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Further reading

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Swedish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English stand-in. Attested since 1949.

Noun

stand-in c (indeclinable)

  1. a stand-in (on a movie, or a temporary substitute more generally)

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References

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