performer
Performer (noun) means a person who performs for an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer. Example: “She has been a professional performer since she was twelve.”
How to use performer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who performs on stage, or more broadly, anything judged by how well it does.
Word forms
performers plural
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What does “performer” mean?
The word “performer” means a person who performs for an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer. In plain terms, someone who performs on stage, or more broadly, anything judged by how well it does.
How do you pronounce “performer”?
“Performer” is pronounced puh-FAW-muh (/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “performer” in a sentence?
Here is “performer” used in a sentence: “She has been a professional performer since she was twelve.”
What part of speech is “performer”?
“Performer” is a noun.
Is “performer” a common word?
“Performer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “performer” have?
“Performer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who performs for an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer.
What is the difference between a performer and an entertainer?
A performer is anyone who performs for an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer, while entertainer often implies a broader focus on amusing or delighting an audience specifically. Performer is the more general term covering any kind of performance, not just entertainment-focused acts.
What does it mean to call someone a strong performer outside of the arts?
Outside the performing arts, calling someone a strong performer means they achieve a particular level of results, such as in sports, business, or finance. This sense of performer measures outcomes rather than artistic performance.
Is performer only used for actors and musicians?
No, performer also applies to anyone or anything that achieves a certain level of results, such as a top-performing employee or investment. The word covers both artistic performance and measurable achievement.