jester
noun
a person who is given to witticisms, jokes, and pranks.
jesters
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pluralof jester.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Handing the kingdom of SoFi over to the court jesters for a night is a feat worthy of celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith's goals set up the annual pitch invasion as Wrexham swept aside Charlton to "football in the circus," chants from supporters, some of whom sported jesters hats.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025
Clowns, as pranksters, jesters, jokers, harlequins, and mythologized tricksters have been around for ages.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2023
The French couturier and lover of art and theater took his audience back in time on Wednesday to a Renaissance universe of court jesters, fairytale maidens and cantering horses.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
Bouain watched disinterestedly, like a king with failing jesters.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
