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June 13, 2018 Word of the Day

cameo /ˈkæmiˌoʊ/ noun
cameo
/ˈkæmiˌoʊ/
noun

plural cameos

A rose cameo
A rose cameo
Definition of CAMEO

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1 : a small role in a movie, play, etc., that is performed by a well-known actor

  • He has a brief cameo in the film.

  • a cameo role

2 : a piece of jewelry that has a carved design shown against a background of a different color

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