What does "entertainer" mean?

A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

What is a synonym for "entertainer"?

Common synonyms include: artist, belly dancer, chorus girl, conjurer, dancer, fool.

Pronounced //ˌɛntəˈteɪnə//.

//ˌɛntəˈteɪnə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
2
a person who tries to please or amuse wordnet
3
Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
4
One who accommodates guests.
"During my sickness I was constantly and tenderly cared for by Mrs. Anderson, and at short intervals I received visits from both my children, so that upon the whole, I do not regard this as the least unpleasant portion of my life. I had the fullest sympathy of my entertainer—a blessing which had been denied for me many long years."

"The man whose work it is to amuse people who attend a show is an entertainer."

From entertain + -er.

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