Pronunciation: /ˈkæmiˌoʊ/

Definitions of cameo

noun a small character role in a movie or play, typically performed by a well-known actor

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small cameo of a flower on her necklace.

A2 The actor made a cameo appearance in the movie.

B1 The artist's signature style includes incorporating cameos into her paintings.

B2 The singer wore a stunning cameo brooch on her dress.

C1 The director's use of cameos in his films adds an element of surprise for the audience.

C2 The famous designer collaborated on a limited edition collection featuring intricate cameos.

verb to make a brief appearance or performance

Example Sentences

A1 She cameo in the school play as a tree.

A2 He cameo in the movie for just a few seconds.

B1 The famous actor made a cameo appearance in the TV show.

B2 The singer cameoed in the music video of her friend's band.

C1 The award-winning director decided to cameo in his own film.

C2 The author cameoed as a character in the movie adaptation of his book.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cameo

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cameo brooch that had been passed down through generations.

A2 The movie had a cameo appearance by a famous actor.

B1 The artist's work featured a subtle cameo design in the background.

B2 The singer made a cameo performance at the music festival.

C1 The novel included a cameo character from the author's previous book.

C2 The director made a cameo role in his own film as a background character.

Examples of cameo in a Sentence

formal The famous actress made a brief cameo in the new movie.

informal Did you see that actor's cameo in the latest film?

slang The singer had a cool cameo in the music video.

figurative The artist's signature style is like a cameo appearance in the art world.

Grammatical Forms of cameo

past tense

cameo

plural

cameos

comparative

more cameo

superlative

most cameo

present tense

comeo

future tense

will cameo

perfect tense

have cameoed

continuous tense

is cameoing

singular

cameo

positive degree

cameo

infinitive

to cameo

gerund

cameoing

participle

cameoed

Origin and Evolution of cameo

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cameo' originated from the Latin word 'cammaeus' which means 'engraved gem'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a method of carving in relief on a gemstone, the term 'cameo' later expanded to include a small theatrical role played by a well-known actor, and eventually came to refer to any small, significant appearance or role in a film or television show.