ENTERTAINER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A person who tries to please or amuse

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("entertainer" is a kind of...):

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "entertainer"):

bombshell (an entertainer who has a sensational effect)

busker (a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money)

attracter; attraction; attractor; draw; drawing card (an entertainer who attracts large audiences)

humorist; humourist (someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way)

emcee; host; master of ceremonies (a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers))

performer; performing artist (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)

pleaser (a pleasing entertainer)

Derivation:

entertain (provide entertainment for)