noun

stuntman

STUHNT-man

Stuntman (noun) means a person who performs dangerous physical stunts in films or television in place of the main actor. Example: “The stuntman leapt from the moving train for the final scene.”

noun

A person who performs dangerous physical stunts in films or television in place of the main actor.

"The stuntman leapt from the moving train for the final scene."

How to use stuntman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is doing the dangerous physical scenes actors can't safely do themselves.

Common pairings

professional stuntman trained stuntman

Word forms

stuntmen plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stuntman” mean?

The word “stuntman” means a person who performs dangerous physical stunts in films or television in place of the main actor. In plain terms, someone whose job is doing the dangerous physical scenes actors can't safely do themselves.

How do you pronounce “stuntman”?

“Stuntman” is pronounced STUHNT-man (/ˈstʌnt.mæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “stuntman” in a sentence?

Here is “stuntman” used in a sentence: “The stuntman leapt from the moving train for the final scene.”

What part of speech is “stuntman”?

“Stuntman” is a noun.