figurant
a ballet dancer who does not perform solo.
a performer with no spoken lines.
Origin of figurant
1Words Nearby figurant
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How to use figurant in a sentence
The former of these is said to be 45 years of age, and has long been reckoned the best figurant on this stage.
Travels in France during the years 1814-1815 | Archibald AlisonHe ventures to hold that as much talent is necessary to constitute a tolerable figurant as to make a good actor.
A Book of the Play | Dutton CookThe figurant, from this modest and accidental beginning of his career as an actor, speedily rose to be famous.
A Book of the Play | Dutton Cook
British Dictionary definitions for figurant
/ (ˈfɪɡjʊrənt) /
a ballet dancer who does group work but no solo roles
theatre a minor character, esp one who does not speak
Origin of figurant
1Derived forms of figurant
- figurante (ˌfɪɡjʊˈrɒnt), fem n
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