stand-in

[ stand-in ]

noun

1. a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
2. any substitute.

stand in

verb

1. intr, adverbusually foll byfor to act as a substitute
2. stand someone in good stead
   to be of benefit or advantage to someone

noun

1. 1. a person or thing that serves as a substitute
   2. ( as modifier )

      a stand-in teacher

2. a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts

Word History and Origins

Origin of stand-in¹

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase stand in