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Synonyms

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.


entertainer British  
/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnə /

noun

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

  2. any person who entertains

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • preentertainer noun

Etymology

Origin of entertainer

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

Example Sentences

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Reiner was a unique blend of ace entertainer and director, playing to a personality type that comported with who he was when he wasn’t in front of or behind a camera.

From Salon

Younger audiences want their heroes to be open, whether they are athletes or entertainers.

From Los Angeles Times

They love American entertainers — almost as much as they love St. Patrick’s Day.

From Salon

"I probably became an entertainer to please mother," he once said.

From BBC

She also claimed YouTube had sent globally renowned children's entertainers The Wiggles to lobby on their behalf.

From BBC