contortionist
noun
con·tor·tion·ist
kən-ˈtȯr-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who contorts
specifically
: an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual postures
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Both are situated in a stunning al fresco dining hall that hosts roving performers like contortionists and acrobats throughout dinner service.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Entertainment will include human suspension acts, contortionists and more.
Don't go hangry
Explorium Hospitality Group has unveiled its rebrand of Good City Brewing in Deer District.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In This Way Up, Khuyagaa portrays Mongolian contortionists, symbols of both strength and elegance.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Contortionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contortionist. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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contortionist
noun
con·tor·tion·ist
kən-ˈtȯr-sh(ə-)nəst
: an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual positions
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