noun
- small pieces of jewelry or decorative objects carved in relief, typically showing a profile portrait against a contrasting background
- brief appearances by well-known actors or celebrities in films, TV shows, or other productions
Usage: entertainment
Examples
- She inherited her grandmother’s collection of antique cameos.
- The museum displayed Victorian cameos carved from shell and stone.
- The famous director made cameos in several of his own films.
- Many celebrities agreed to do cameos in the charity fundraising video.
- Her cameo brooch featured a delicate profile of a Roman goddess.
- The actor’s cameo lasted only thirty seconds but delighted fans.