comedienne

[ kuh-mee-dee-en, -mey- ]

noun

1. a woman who is a comic entertainer or actress.

comedienne

/ kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn /

noun

1. a female comedian Gender-neutral formcomic

Gender Note

What's the difference between comedienne and comedian? See -enne.

Word History and Origins

Origin of comedienne¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from French comédienne; comedi(an) + -enne

Related Words

• hoot
• howl
• laugh