1. not visible on a movie, television, or computer screen
2. relating to the private life of an actor or performer away from their public role

1. in a place not visible on a movie, television, or computer screen

Examples

• The explosion happened offscreen, so we only heard the sound.
• The actor’s offscreen personality was very different from his character.
• She moved offscreen to change her costume.
• The narrator spoke offscreen while the images played.
• His offscreen romance with his co-star made headlines.
• The sound of footsteps came from offscreen.
• The celebrity’s offscreen charity work impressed many fans.