bit part
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bit part
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Palka, a former station captain who retired as a commander in 2021, was often referred to as “Capt. Hollywood” and known for mingling with stars, scoring a bit part in the TV series “Bosch.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
Only the Blue Jays were different, unwilling to accept their role as bit part characters in somebody else’s show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025
To my great surprise, I had no memory that John Candy had a stellar bit part in the film as a modest Midwestern polka player.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
“That’s a little bit part of it,” Hakstol said of his continued frustration over the outcome of Thursday’s events.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2024
She bit part of her bottom lip and nudged me with her shoulder.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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