entertainer

American  

[en-ter-tey-ner] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪ nər /

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.

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entertainer British  

/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnə /

noun

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

2. any person who entertains

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Other Word Forms

• preentertainer noun

Etymology

Origin of entertainer

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

Example Sentences

Additional musical entertainers will be announced, the organization’s website says.

From Los Angeles Times

A year and a half ago, the Texan entertainer released his fourth album, “Hardstone Psycho,” his grungey take on biker culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the birth of the U.S., artists and entertainers have helped form a distinctly American culture that reflects the ideals, experiences and struggles of the country’s diverse inhabitants.

From The Wall Street Journal

After all Ackmann’s research and many interviews, what one quality defined the entertainer?

From Los Angeles Times

For calling in all the favours to turn out all the biggest musicians and entertainers to contribute to making his movie better?

From BBC

Related Words

• artist