Cameo: meaning, definitions and examples

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cameo

 

[ หˆkรฆmiหŒoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

acting

A brief appearance of a known actor in a movie or show, often as a special guest. Cameos are usually short and memorable, adding a fun element to the production.

Synonyms

guest appearance, special appearance, walk-on role

Examples of usage

  • He made a hilarious cameo in the latest superhero movie.
  • The director's cameo was a pleasant surprise for the audience.
Context #2 | Noun

jewelry

A small, usually oval portrait in relief, typically on a background of a different color. Cameos are often made of materials like shell or stone.

Synonyms

engraved gem, relief carving

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful cameo brooch on her dress.
  • The necklace featured an intricate cameo of a woman's profile.

Translations

Translations of the word "cameo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camafeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฎเคฟเคฏเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kamee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kamea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒกใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท camรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camafeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kameo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ฉ”์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุด ุจุงุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kamej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kamej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎ้›•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kameja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kameรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะผะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kameya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camafeo

Etymology

The term 'cameo' originated from the Italian word 'cammeo', which means a small raised relief portrait or image. Cameos have been used in jewelry and art for centuries, with ancient examples found in Greece and Rome. The cameo as a short appearance in a film or show became popular in the early 20th century, and it continues to be a well-loved element in entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,919, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.