comedian
noun
co·me·di·an
kə-ˈmē-dē-ən 
1
2
: a comical individual
specifically
: a professional entertainer who uses any of various physical or verbal means to be amusing
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You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian.
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Not only has the Netflix roast caused a stir among viewers, but the comedians who participated also have been trading slights in recent weeks.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
But the comedian’s mark is increasingly being made outside the sketch comedy space.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The event took place at The Montálban Theatre in Los Angeles on April 22, with 100% of ticket sales going toward the organization’s mission of providing financial crisis relief, mental health therapy, chemical dependency treatment sponsorship, and community support for stand-up comedians.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
But the comedian’s mark is increasingly being made outside the sketch comedy space.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The event took place at The Montálban Theatre in Los Angeles on April 22, with 100% of ticket sales going toward the organization’s mission of providing financial crisis relief, mental health therapy, chemical dependency treatment sponsorship, and community support for stand-up comedians.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedian. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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comedian
noun
co·me·di·an
kə-ˈmēd-ē-ən
1
: an actor who plays in comedy
2
: a comical individual
especially
: a humorous professional entertainer
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