ac·tor
Pronounced:
/ˈæktɚ/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural ac·torsMeaning:
[count] : a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.
usage Actor is often used to refer specifically to a man or boy who acts. ▪ He's a talented actor, and his wife is a well-known actress. Actor can also refer to a woman or girl, and many women now prefer this use. ▪ His wife is also an actor. The plural form actors is used for groups that include both men and women. ▪ She and her husband are both talented actors.