Pierrot

noun

Pier·​rot ˈpē-ə-ˌrō 

: a stock comic character of old French pantomime usually having a whitened face and wearing loose white clothes

Examples of Pierrot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now Pierrot plays for reigning Greek champions AEK Athens and is having days named in his honor in Boston while flanked by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2026

But rather than full drag like the rest of them, his costumes are more like variations on a Pierrot theme. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026

For a European Vibe, that’s lively and transportive, enjoy breakfast at Pierrot Gourmet. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026

Akerman was inspired to become a filmmaker after seeing Jean-Luc Godard’s 1965 film Pierrot le Fou in the theater. — Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of Pierre Peter

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above