1. performers in a ballet, opera, or theatrical production who appear in group scenes but do not have speaking or solo dancing roles
Usage: theatrical term; plural form

Examples

• The figurants filled the stage during the grand ballroom scene.
• She started as one of the figurants before becoming a principal dancer.
• The opera required dozens of figurants for the crowd scenes.
• Young dancers often begin their careers as figurants in major productions.
• The director positioned the figurants carefully to create the illusion of a bustling marketplace.
• All figurants must attend the dress rehearsal on Thursday evening.