Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

walk-on role

noun

/ˈwɔːkɒn roʊl/

Definition

A small part in a play or film, often without any speaking lines.

Examples

In the school play, she was given a walk-on role as one of the party guests.
The movie featured several walk-on roles that added to the richness of the background scene.

Meaning

A walk-on role refers to a minor part in a theatrical production or film where an actor has little to no dialogue and typically appears on stage or screen for a brief moment.