stand in meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

stand in

nounalso spelled stand-in

A substitute; a replacement.

Her stand in muffed a lot of lines.

Related terms: understudy

stand in

verb

To substitute for; to replace; (theater) to serve as an understudy.

To make one of a party in a bet or other speculation.

To take a side in a dispute.

Archaic, Slang To cost (an amount).

That coat stands me in four dollars.

stand-in

noun

Etymology Deverbal from stand in.

Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television A person of similar size and shape to an actor who substitutes for or replaces 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.

A substitute.

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.2011 October 23, Tom Fordyce, “2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France”, in BBC Sport:
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.2025 February 3, Andrew Gray, “7 Tasty Green Peas Substitutes: Explore New Flavors”, in CooksCrafter: