role noun Stress: first syllable π€ Save Syllables: role (1) English Definition An actor's part in a play, movie, or other activity Example Sentence She played the lead role in the play. US IPA /roΚl/ π Listen US UK IPA /rΙΚl/ π Listen UK Synonyms part character function position Antonyms audience spectator Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link