Walk-on

Quick meaning: Walk-on is a noun meaning (theater, film) An actor of a small (or "bit") part in a theatrical production or film, often without speaking lines.

Meaning

(theater, film) An actor of a small (or "bit") part in a theatrical production or film, often without speaking lines.

More Meanings

1. One who arrives and boards transport (such as a train or ferry) without having booked in advance.
2. (sports) A student athlete who wants to try out for a college sports or athletic team without the benefit of a scholarship or having been recruited.
3. (chiefly attributive) Such a part in a play or film.

Example Sentences

Did you exchange / A walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?

If you have a walk-on ticket you can have a full refund before the date of travel without paying the usual £10 administration fee.

Word Forms

• walk-ons

Synonyms for walk-on

Depending on context, synonyms include mute, tongueless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mute, tongueless, wild card, floater, substitute, reserve.

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