What does "performer" mean?

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

What is a synonym for "performer"?

Common synonyms include: aaliyah, actor, actor, actors, actress, affecter.

/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
2
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience wordnet
3
One who performs or does anything.
"the performer of an action"

"We gave the performer a round of applause."

From perform + -er.