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 Then, after running through the category’s nominees, Benito — looking dapper in a black suit ensemble — got to read the winner off of the cue card. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Cue card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cue%20card. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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