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entertainer

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɛnɝˈteɪnɝ// UK //ˌɛntətˈeɪnɐ// en·ter·tain·er

n. a person whose job is to perform for other people to make them laugh or feel happy. This includes singers, dancers, and magicians.

n. a person who provides amusement or enjoyment through performance. Often used as a broad category encompassing various professional performers such as comedians, musicians, and actors.


SIMPLE

The children's entertainer made balloon animals for everyone.

CONTEXTUAL

The cruise ship hired a versatile entertainer who could sing, dance, and perform magic tricks for the guests.

COMPLEX

While some critics dismissed him as a mere entertainer, his ability to connect with diverse audiences across several decades proved his mastery of the craft.

Origin

From entertain + -er.

Usage

Commonly modified by adjectives describing the specific field, such as 'children's entertainer' or 'all-round entertainer'.

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