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cameo

The correct spelling is cameo.

How to pronounce cameo

noun

IPA: /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/

Say it like: Cam-eo

The correct spelling is cameo. A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief. For example: "Famous comic book writer Stan Lee had a cameo in the Spider-Man movie. He was on screen for perhaps ten seconds, but aficionados distinctly remember him."

Usage Examples

Famous comic book writer Stan Lee had a cameo in the Spider-Man movie. He was on screen for perhaps ten seconds, but aficionados distinctly remember him.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.
  2. 2.A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song.

verb

  1. 1.To appear in a cameo role.

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