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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It was just the 20th anniversary of “The Family Stone” and we unfortunately lost the incomparable Diane Keaton this past year, another groundbreaking comedian.
From Los Angeles Times
This year, the comedian is poised to run it back, almost certainly with a few more Chalamet digs.
From Los Angeles Times
Nick Reiner, who lived in a guest property at his parents' home, had attended comedian Conan O'Brien's glitzy party on Saturday, December 13 with his parents, where some attendees reportedly spoke of his behaving erratically.
From Barron's
Series 4 comes off the back of a successful celebrity version, which attracted 15 million viewers in total, and saw comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr emerging victorious.
From BBC
It is not known whether the comedian has plans to relist it in the coming months.
From MarketWatch
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