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cameo Definition

cameo (kam′ē ō′)

noun pl. -·os′

  1. a carving in relief on certain stratified gems (sardonyx, agate, etc.) or shells so that the raised design, often a head in profile, is usually in a layer of different color from its background
  2. a gem, shell, etc. so carved
    1. a minor but well-defined role in a play, film, etc., esp. when performed by a notable actor
    2. a fine bit of descriptive writing

Etymology: It cammeo < ML camaeus, camahutus; ult. < ? Pers chumāhän, agate

cameo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • feature: This episode features a cameo by American basketball star Bo Jackson.
  • make: The original suffered because they were confined to the shadows for the most and were almost making cameos.

Adjective modifier

  • brief: There is a brief early cameo of an autocratic matron by the great actress Judith Anderson.
  • delightful: Two delightful cameos form Ray Hopper are worthy of mention.
  • extended: The fact remains that, despite her deserved star billing, Smith's role is really an extended cameo.
  • nice: Tony Oliver provided a singularly oily villain in the shape of Clarence Creep and Janet Taylor gave a nice cameo as the Fairy Queen.
  • little: May I remark briefly on his little cameo of myself?

Modifies a noun

  • appearance: He made a cameo appearance in the feature film, The Russia House.
  • inning: Co-founder Bob Yardley couldn't resist adding to the trend for the day with a late cameo innings of 35.
  • brooch: Only a very rich person could afford a cameo brooch like this one.
  • role: In November 1999, Jimmy filmed his cameo role in a new film entitled Strictly Sinatra.
  • portrait: Above appears a cameo portrait of Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the day.
  • performance: Oliver Stone has a cameo performance in The Battle of Love's Return.

Noun used with modifier

  • celebrity: The celebrity cameos are also exhausted throughout the film, even with the famous " You can do it!
  • star: The worst thing about it: Star cameos which come in a little under written.
  • minute: Yes, Faith Prince, star of Spin City, gets a two minute cameo here and good for her.

Preposition: in

  • movie: Mr Flibble asked if Jim could, at least, drop in a word with Doug about a penguin cameo in the movie.
  • film: He said he was " just a little excited to be playing a cameo in the film " .
  • series: Tim Healy's real life wife - Denise Welch ( Coronation Street ) also cameos in the series.

Preposition: from

  • likes: Q. The film features cameos from the likes of Victoria Wood and Peter Kay.