ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Entertainer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Entertainer is a noun meaning A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

Meaning

A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

More Meanings

  1. Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
  2. One who accommodates guests.

Example Sentences

I am not an entertainer by any means. I do not own coasters or wine glasses and I’d rather spend a Saturday night figuring out what to do with my sourdough starter discard than playing hostess.
During my sickness I was constantly and tenderly cared for by Mrs. Anderson, and at short intervals I received visits from both my children, so that upon the whole, I do not regard this as the least unpleasant portion of my life. I had the fullest sympathy of my entertainer—a blessing which had been denied for me many long years.

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Related dictionary entries include performer, entertainment, artiste, performing, spectacle, comedy.

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