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entertainer

[ en-ter-tey-ner ]

noun

  1. a singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one.
  2. a person who entertains; host:

    She was one of the capital's great entertainers.



entertainer

/ ˌɛԳəˈٱɪə /

noun

  1. a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments
  2. any person who entertains
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • e·ٱ·ٲİ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of entertainer1

First recorded in 1525–35; entertain + -er 1
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At the time the entertainer’s family said “her recovery will be extensive” and asked fans to “uplift her with messages of hope and love.”

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"To me, Belsen was the ultimate blasphemy," wrote one British soldier, Michael Bentine, who, after World War Two, went on to become a famous entertainer.

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A special screening of PBS series “Miss Austen” and an appearance by children’s entertainer Blippi are also among the highlights.

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“We loved her. Such a talented person. A great entertainer, a great singer and a wonderful Christian lady. We will miss her sweet smile and great hugs.”

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Would you ever want to become a full-time children’s entertainer to work with puppets?

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