juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce juggler (audio)
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 Everything else on The Ed Sullivan Show—puppets, acrobats, jugglers, magicians—will never cut it again. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2024 Those violations could also apply to jugglers who perform for money at intersections, DPD said. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2024 Looking at Cyphers’ life for inspiration, Saunders was intrigued by her dual identities as the CEO of Alameda Pediatric Dentistry and as a professional clown, juggler and magician who performed as Dr. Magic. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2024 These eclectic lineups brought thousands of music fans to Watson Lake Park to enjoy a day that also featured aerial artists, performance groups, jugglers, art cars and plenty of revelry. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024 There will be stilt-walkers, comedy magicians, hoop performers, and jugglers at SkyTower Lawn. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024 Her performance displays the balance and dexterity of a chainsaw juggler. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023 The circus is coming to town, but the shenanigans happening under this big top aren’t the typical clown, juggler and trapeze acts. Richard Guzman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2023 The Roberts Group presents this family-friendly, circus-style show featuring jugglers and acrobats and an original score to tell familiar holiday stories. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of juggler was in the 14th century

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“Juggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggler. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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