crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər How to pronounce crowd-pleaser (audio)
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
… a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daring …Tony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

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The soundtrack boasts expensively familiar crowd-pleasers by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Billy Joel. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026 Made with a blend of honey, yellow mustard, vinegar, and spices, Honey Gold is a middle ground between spicy Buffalo and sweet barbecue sauces, cementing it as a crowd-pleaser for all tastes. Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Men’s Strato Tech Tee As mentioned, the Strato Tech Tee is another crowd-pleaser in my household. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 As the night went on, people unwrapped a mini Igloo cooler stocked with soda, a smoothie blender, bottles of alcohol, party games and other crowd-pleasers. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowd-pleaser was in 1943

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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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