entertainer

[en-ter-tey-ner]

noun

1. a singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one.

2. a person who entertains; host.

   She was one of the capital's great entertainers.

entertainer

/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnə /

noun

1. a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments

2. any person who entertains

Other Word Forms

• preentertainer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of entertainer¹

First recorded in 1525–35; entertain + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Allen’s family member confirmed the entertainer’s death to TMZ, which first broke the news.

From Los Angeles Times

Hence their willingness to fire employees or deplatform entertainers who do not toe the party line.

From Salon

Many politicians, entertainers, scholars and journalists say as much.

From Salon

"I still love it and have a community that is strong and stays with me. I'm a gamer and an entertainer at heart - its in my blood," he said.

From BBC

But when one comment sparked an outrage, the network moved swiftly to yank the entertainer off the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artist