Definition of Cameo
Cameo
ca·me·o


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A brief appearance or role, especially in a film or play.

e.g. The famous actor made a cameo in the new Marvel movie.

(noun)
a brief description of someone or something, usually in the form of a piece of film or literary work, that captures their character sharply or neatly;

e.g. They collaborated to create a cameo of life in the city.

(noun)
a section of an object that has a carving that projects from its background surface, especially a sculpture that shows this technique or a gemstone (or some other piece of jewelry) that is carved in this manner, often with the portrait of a person;

e.g. She wore a cameo pin on the lapel of her jacket.



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