juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər 

1

a

: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them

b

: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness

2

: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

Examples of juggler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carnival Midway’s cast of trapeze artists, aerialists, jugglers and clowns perform every hour on the half hour, starting at 1:30 p.m. (on weekends, the show kicks off at 11:30a.m.). —Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025

All types of talent are welcome — from singers, dancers and musicians to magicians, jugglers or those with any other unique talent, event organizers said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025

Can the jugglers withstand a rainstorm of hens or will they be yoked? —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025

There will also be a nightly circus show featuring aerialists, acrobats, clowns, jugglers and motorcycle stunt riders. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b