cameo
Translation
cameo
Examples
She wore a beautiful cameo brooch.
She wore a beautiful cameo brooch.
The director made a cameo in his own movie.
The director made a cameo in his own film.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ (noun) a piece of jewellery She wore a beautiful cameo brooch.
((to make)) a ~ ((in sth.)) (phrase) to make a brief appearance The director made a cameo in his own film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (acting) bit part, walk-on; (jewellery) brooch, pendant
Etymology
From Italian 'cammeo', of uncertain origin.
Memory Tips
Cameo sounds like 'came... oh!', as in a surprise appearance.