clowns
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɫaʊnz// UK //klˈaʊnz// clowns
n. a performer who wears bright clothes and a painted face to make people laugh. You see clowns at circuses, parties, or in comedy shows.
n. a comic performer, typically in a circus or variety show, characterized by exaggerated costumes, makeup, and physical humor.
The clowns made the children laugh with funny faces.
The circus clowns juggled balls and told jokes to entertain the crowd.
Despite their colorful attire and slapstick routines, the clowns conveyed a profound sense of melancholy that resonated with the adult audience.