WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈstand-ˌin,
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Show Businessa substitute;
one who takes the place of another temporarily.
stand-in
(stand′in′),USA pronunciation n.
- Show Businessa substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
- any substitute.
- noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase stand in 1930–35
'stand-in' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
alternate
- anaglyph
- bear
- formal language
- lounge
- obstetric
- stale
- stand
- stand in
- standing
- Tantalus
- Athénienne
- correlate
- cruel
- desk
- drop the handkerchief
- feed
- flatfooted
- kiosk
- modify
- oppose
- oust
- plain
- platform
- prest
- revere
- tooth
- Vicar of Christ
- withstand
- stall
- stead
- step