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cameo n

Cameo means a brief appearance by a known person. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of cameo

  • a brief appearance by a known person
  • a small carved portrait

Usage examples of cameo

The famous director made a cameo in the film, appearing for only five seconds as a taxi driver.

Her necklace held a cameo, a small carved portrait in pale shell against a darker background.

The retired actor’s cameo delighted fans because he briefly appeared in one scene of the new series.

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