aerialist
noun
ae·ri·al·ist
ˈer-ē-ə-list 
ā-ˈir-
: one who performs feats in the air or above the ground especially on the trapeze
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Each winter, the atmosphere is at its peak during the FIS World Cup, when the world’s top mogul skiers and aerialists compete on the slopes.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
So, what the audience will see are the rare peril of circus artists who can juggle, dance and perform as an aerialist and trapeze.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Enjoy magicians, aerialists, balloon artists, face painters, clowns and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Each winter, the atmosphere is at its peak during the FIS World Cup, when the world’s top mogul skiers and aerialists compete on the slopes.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
So, what the audience will see are the rare peril of circus artists who can juggle, dance and perform as an aerialist and trapeze.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Enjoy magicians, aerialists, balloon artists, face painters, clowns and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aerialist
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“Aerialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerialist. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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