bit part

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

ˈbit ˌpart, n. 

1. Show Business bit² (def. 5).

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

bit′ part′, 

1. Show Business bit² (def. 6).

• 1925–30

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bit part noun

1. a very small acting role with few lines to speak