entertainer
ehn-tuh-TAY-nuh
Entertainer (noun) means someone whose profession is to perform for and amuse an audience, such as a singer, actor, or comedian. Example: “She started her career as a street entertainer in London.”
noun
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Someone whose profession is to perform for and amuse an audience, such as a singer, actor, or comedian.
"She started her career as a street entertainer in London."
How to use entertainer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who performs to entertain other people, professionally or otherwise.
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Word forms
- Plural
- entertainers
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Etymology
From "entertain" plus the agent-forming suffix -er.
Rhymes for entertainer
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What does “entertainer” mean?
The word “entertainer” means someone whose profession is to perform for and amuse an audience, such as a singer, actor, or comedian. In plain terms, someone who performs to entertain other people, professionally or otherwise.
How do you pronounce “entertainer”?
“Entertainer” is pronounced ehn-tuh-TAY-nuh (/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “entertainer” in a sentence?
Here is “entertainer” used in a sentence: “She started her career as a street entertainer in London.”
What part of speech is “entertainer”?
“Entertainer” is a noun.
Is “entertainer” a common word?
“Entertainer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
