name

Pierrot

peer-ROH

Pierrot (name) means a stock character of French pantomime, a sad clown dressed in white. Example: “Pierrot is often depicted weeping under the moonlight.”

name

A stock character of French pantomime, a sad clown dressed in white.

"Pierrot is often depicted weeping under the moonlight."

Word forms

Pierrots plural

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Etymology

French diminutive of Pierre ("Peter") with the suffix "-ot".

Origin: French

Frequently asked questions

What does “Pierrot” mean?

The word “Pierrot” means a stock character of French pantomime, a sad clown dressed in white.

How do you pronounce “Pierrot”?

“Pierrot” is pronounced peer-ROH (/pɪəˈɹəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pierrot” in a sentence?

Here is “Pierrot” used in a sentence: “Pierrot is often depicted weeping under the moonlight.”

What part of speech is “Pierrot”?

“Pierrot” is a name.

Where does the word “Pierrot” come from?

The word “Pierrot” comes from French. French diminutive of Pierre ("Peter") with the suffix "-ot".