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

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

French entertainer Gael Monfils was bundled out of the Australian Open in the first round on Tuesday in a brave farewell to a tournament he has lit up so many times.

From Barron's

“It’s been a balance I’ve been managing my whole adult life, and still I’m not an expert,” he told Time last month, after the outlet dubbed him its entertainer of the year for 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artist