cue card

noun

: a large card that can be seen by someone (such as an actor) who is performing or speaking on a stage or on television and that shows the words that the person is supposed to say

Examples of cue card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brothers first revealed plans for the upcoming movie back in January, with a video of the trio reenacting the famous Love Actually cue card scene. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

In a video released today, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas – riffing on the famous Love, Actually cue card scene – tease their 2025 holiday movie. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025

Hate it or love it, the cue card scene remains one of Knightley’s most memorable movie moments. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024

For the past few years, after the last cue card of the Saturday Night Live season finale has been read, Heidi Gardner returns to her hometown of Kansas City to relish in the summer break with family and friends. —Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024

Apart from the other technical glitches — a visible cue card here, a bumper held for so long viewers felt locked into a staring contest with musical guest Stevie Nicks there — the vibes were just off. —Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024

Some highlights included pictures with her fiancé (The 1975’s George Daniel) and friends, and a behind-the-scenes cue card shot from her SNL hosting gig. —Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

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