Definition of cameo
plural cameos
1 a
: a gem carved in relief (see 1relief 6);
especially
: a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background
b
: a small medallion (see medallion 2) with a profiled head in relief
2
: a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo
3
: a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event
- his cameos and short commentaries on men and manners
- —R. T. Dunlop
4
: a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene
- A major star appears in a cameo in the movie.
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cameo
adjective
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