comedian
Americannoun
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a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
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an actor in comedy.
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a writer of comedy.
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any comical or amusing person.
noun
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an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc
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an actor in comedy
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an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically
Etymology
Origin of comedian
Example Sentences
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Plaza later broke her silence about her struggle to deal with her grief, telling fellow comedian Amy Poehler that her devastation felt like a “giant ocean of awfulness.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
The post included a clip of the comedian performing at the Laugh Factory when a manila envelope is tossed onstage.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The hearing in Santa Monica was told how the comedian had initially come into the restaurant where the now-84-year-old Motsinger worked.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
They’re becoming mainstream enough to be name checked in comedian Conan O’Brien’s Academy Awards monologue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
“Oh, so you’re a comedian now?” he says, climbing to his feet.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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