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01professional performer
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person who performs for an audience as a job, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian.
n. a professional who provides amusement or enjoyment for an audience, typically through music, comedy, or physical performance.
“The hotel hired a children's entertainer to keep the kids busy during the party.”
“The cruise ship features a diverse lineup of entertainers, ranging from classical pianists to world-class magicians and stand-up comics.”
02host
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who likes to have guests over and provide them with food and fun.
n. a person who hosts and provides hospitality or amusement for guests in a social setting.
“My aunt is a wonderful entertainer who always throws the best dinner parties.”
“Known as a generous entertainer, the diplomat frequently hosted elaborate garden parties for his colleagues and their families.”
Teaching tip
While the professional sense is more common, this sense describes a person's social personality or habits at home.
Antonyms
Etymology
From entertain + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
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