Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castmate
noun
/ˈkæstˌmeɪt/

Definition
A member of the cast of a show, film, or theater production with whom an actor works.

Examples
- After the performance, the castmates celebrated their successful show together.
- She developed a close friendship with her castmate during the filming of the movie.
- The castmates often rehearse their lines together to improve their performance.

Meaning
The term refers to a fellow actor who shares the stage or screen with another actor.

Synonyms
- co-actor
- co-star
- fellow performer