actor
actor
ac·tor
/ˈæktɚ/ noun , pl -tors [ count ]
: a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.
usage
Actor is often used to refer specifically to a man or boy who acts.
He's a talented actor, and his wife is a well-known actress.
Actor can also refer to a woman or girl, and many women now prefer this use.
His wife is also an actor.
The plural form actors is used for groups that include both men and women.
She and her husband are both talented actors.
