Examples of “role” in a Sentence

noun A part played by an actor in a performance.

• She won an award for her role in the film.
• He auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
• The young actor was nervous before playing his first major role.

noun The function, position, or set of responsibilities someone or something has.

• As team leader, his role is to keep everyone on schedule.
• Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health.
• Teachers play a key role in helping children learn to read.