comedian
noun
a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
comedians
-
pluralof comedian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Before Cook, most comedians interacted with audiences only from the stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Having shown he can hold his own alongside established broadcasters, actors and comedians, big things could now be in store for Kenny.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Most comedians are — how do I put this gently — known to be some level of unwell.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
A comedian shares his serious side: Murray Hill is an old-school entertainer in the mold of retro lounge singers and Borscht Belt comedians.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
There are, to be sure, stand-up comedians, shaggy- dog raconteurs, consummate essayists, and authors of mystery novels who can build up curiosity and suspense and then resolve it all with a sudden revelation.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
