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performer

n.
US //pɝˈfɔɹmɝ// UK //pəfˈɔːmɐ// per·former
  1. 1 entertainer (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Theatre

    a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.

    an individual who performs for an audience in an artistic or entertainment capacity.

    Example

    The street performer played the guitar while people walked past.

    Example

    The lead performer received a standing ovation for her nuanced portrayal of the tragic heroine in the final act.

    Usage

    Often used with modifiers like 'solo', 'live', or 'street'.

  2. 2 worker or achiever (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    someone who does a job or task, especially when you are talking about how well they do it.

    a person or entity evaluated by the quality or efficiency of their work or functional output.

    Example

    She is a top performer in the sales department and always meets her goals.

    Example

    The manager identified the high performers within the team to lead the new international project.

    Usage

    Commonly appears in professional contexts with adjectives like 'high', 'top', or 'poor'.

Origin

From perform + -er.

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