quick-change artist

[ kwik-cheynj ]

noun

1. a person adept at changing from one thing to another, as an entertainer who changes costumes quickly during a performance.

quick-change artist

noun

1. an actor or entertainer who undertakes several rapid changes of costume during his performance

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick-change artist¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

As he demonstrated in “I Am My Own Wife” and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” Mays is an astonishing quick-change artist.

From New York Times

“You have to be a quick-change artist,” Hawkins said.

From Washington Times

The quick-change artist’s latest challenge is working as the star dresser for the touring company of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” which opened Wednesday at the Kennedy Center.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, costume designer Dayna Pink is impressive as a quick-change artist, Robbie's wardrobe fit for Fashion Week.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, there’s still something very appealing about Kathleen Stone, a quick-change artist who can slip into the persona of Katie, Kat, Kitty, Kathy, Kate, Katya — or her personal favorite, 15-year-old Keith — at the drop of a hat or, more likely, the switch of a wig.

From New York Times