showfolk

[ shoh-fohk ]

plural noun

1. persons, especially performers, whose vocation is in the field of entertainment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of showfolk¹

First recorded in 1810–20; show + folk

Example Sentences

The Muppets were, are and always shall be, showfolk.

From The Guardian

Once it does, expect name-brand showfolk to scramble for all the good parts.

From Washington Post

Last year, Miss Lewis appeared in a documentary short Showfolk by the filmmaker Ned McNeilage.

From New York Times

An ensemble of prime Seattle showfolk join imported talents Racey and lovely 5th Avenue regular Laura Griffith as Marian to make the musical numbers sparkle.

From Seattle Times

Back on Broadway in 1946, he achieved his greatest success with Annie Get Your Gun, which gave showfolk their brassy anthem, There's No Business Like Show Business.

From Time Magazine Archive