Entertainer Meaning
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
nounSomeone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
Sentence Examples
He is not so much a teacher as an entertainer.
He made good as an entertainer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented ____ captivated the audience with her amazing juggling act.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The street ____ played the guitar so well that a large crowd gathered.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English entertain Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English entertainer From entertain + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 26:
"I am not an entertainer by any means. I do not own coasters or wine glasses and I’d rather spend a Saturday night figuring out what to do with my sourdough starter discard than playing hostess."
— 2016 August 19, Sarah Jampel, “19 Helpful Tips for Throwing a Painless Dinner Party”, in Time:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented ____ captivated the audience with her amazing juggling act.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The street ____ played the guitar so well that a large crowd gathered.