entertainer
Americannoun
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a singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one.
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a person who entertains; host.
She was one of the capital's great entertainers.
noun
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a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments
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any person who entertains
Other Word Forms
- preentertainer noun
Etymology
Origin of entertainer
Example Sentences
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Reiner was a unique blend of ace entertainer and director, playing to a personality type that comported with who he was when he wasn’t in front of or behind a camera.
From Salon
Younger audiences want their heroes to be open, whether they are athletes or entertainers.
From Los Angeles Times
They love American entertainers — almost as much as they love St. Patrick’s Day.
From Salon
"I probably became an entertainer to please mother," he once said.
From BBC
She also claimed YouTube had sent globally renowned children's entertainers The Wiggles to lobby on their behalf.
From BBC
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