comedian

[ kuh-mee-dee-uhn ]

noun

1. a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
2. an actor in comedy.
3. a writer of comedy.
4. any comical or amusing person.

comedian

/ kəˈmiːdɪən /

noun

1. an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc
2. an actor in comedy
3. an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically

Word History and Origins

Origin of comedian¹

1575–85; < Middle French comediain; comedy, -ian

Example Sentences

The comedian further elaborated that you "can't be gay in show business."

From Salon

The Ohio-born comic further established his comedy cred when he became the youngest stand-up comedian to sell out the Hollywood Bowl during the second installment of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times

This time around, the culprit was a steep hill that the 74-year-old comedian misjudged.

From Los Angeles Times

The irony of lauding a white fictional boxing hero in Philadelphia wasn’t lost on comedian Bill Burr who in 2011 said:

From Salon

Media reports say Kimmel - who has hosted the Oscars four times in the past eight years - and comedian John Mulaney both turned down offers for this year's gig.

From BBC

Related Words

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• entertainer
• humorist