plural cameos
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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“Cameo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cameo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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