Advertisement
Advertisement
comedian
[ kuh-mee-dee-uhn ]
noun
- a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
- an actor in comedy.
- a writer of comedy.
- any comical or amusing person.
comedian
/ kəˈmiːdɪən /
noun
- an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc
- an actor in comedy
- an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
I knew I was going to be a comedian when I heard Richard Pryor’s tape.
Which is why “The Sarah Silverman Podcast,” launched by the longtime comedian a few months ago with little fanfare and a sense of resignation, may be one of the sneakiest successes of the pandemic.
I could imagine that even some of the comedians or some of the other folks are coming to you and saying why couldn’t Verzuz be applied in my backyard as well as in music’s backyard.
That, Alexis says, means more paid hours and benefits for his party hosts — many of them actors, comedians and other performers whose day jobs in arts and entertainment disappeared in the pandemic.
John Mulaney has reached a level of success as a comedian where he doesn’t really need to hold down a 9-to-5 job.
The atmosphere on campuses has gotten repressive enough that comedian Chris Rock no longer plays colleges.
The comedian responded to the deadly attack on a French satirical magazine by renewing his recent criticisms of the Islamic faith.
Not only had the iconic comedian sexually assaulted many, many women, Maher argued, “I never thought he was funny.”
Then there was an event, an HRC event, and I took a picture with Monique, the actress and comedian.
Team Cosby has vehemently denied the allegations, dating back at least to a 2004 lawsuit that the comedian settled out of court.
William Oxberry, the comedian, died by apoplexy, the consequence of over living.
James Ulett, formerly of New York, became quite celebrated a few years since, as a comedian.
The leading comedian was said by the papers to be receiving a salary of a thousand dollars a week.
In vain you may know him to the core—know him a liar, a comedian—he manages always to get the better of you with his stories.
M. d'Hannetaire, the father of these young women, had begun life as a comedian in Brussels, and was now manager of the Monnaie.
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse