aerialist

noun

ae·​ri·​al·​ist ˈer-ē-ə-list How to pronounce aerialist (audio)
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: one who performs feats in the air or above the ground especially on the trapeze

Examples of aerialist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From panel discussions to aerialists hanging from the ceiling and burlesque dancers spinning pasties. Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 An 18-piece band plays swing versions of current hits, while performances include aerialists and a burlesque dance show. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 There will also be special appearances by the Rochester City Ballet, the Troupe Vertigo aerialists, and a Rochester community chorus. Wendy O'Dea, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024 Other notable acts featured in the teaser include ventriloquist Darci Lynne, country singer Drake Milligan, singer Kodi Lee, aerialist Aidan Bryant, country trio Chapel Hart, and magician Piff the Magic Dragon. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023 Other daredevils include trapeze artists, trampoline bouncers, aerialists, and even a human cannonball, Skyler Miser, who will launch herself out of a rocket at 65 mph for kicks and giggles. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024 In another turn of events, America's favorite aerialists, fire acts, puppeteers and other talented performers have a chance to be up for grabs with the use of the Golden Buzzer. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023 For Art Basel, the venue hosted impromptu performance art alongside musical performances, like a saxophone player, an aerialist, and glittery dancers. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Well, the story goes in my family that there’s a great-great-something that was an aerialist in the circus. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerialist was in 1846

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“Aerialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerialist. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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