noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who performs to entertain other people, professionally or otherwise.

Word forms

entertainers plural

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Etymology

From "entertain" plus the agent-forming suffix -er.

Rhymes for entertainer

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Frequently asked questions

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.