actor's line

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Noun actor's line has 1 sense

actor's line, speech, words - words making up the dialogue of a play; "the actor forgot his speech"
--₁ is a kind of line
--₁ is a part of dialogue, dialog
--₁ has particulars: aside; cue; monologue; soliloquy; throwaway

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Actor's line

Noun

1. The dialogue or lines spoken by an actor in a play, movie, or television show.

Example sentence: In the famous Shakespearean play, Hamlet's actor's line "To be or not to be" is widely recognized.

2. A special type of dialogue or line given to an actor that highlights their talent or role in a scene.

Example sentence: The director specifically wrote an actor's line to showcase the comedic skills of the lead actor.

3. A phrase or statement frequently associated with a particular actor, becoming their trademark.

Example sentence: "I'll be back" became Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic actor's line and is often quoted in his movies.