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

Examples of aerialist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With all traces of Laveaux gone, the Captain takes the stage and begins introducing acts, including aerialists and fire performers. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Before the big secret was revealed, viewers saw several special performances, including Royal with Linkin Park, Ploeger with AGT’s 2014 winner Mat Franco, aerialist Veronika Goroshkova with Josh Groban, and more. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

His latest line-up draws inspiration from Barbette, an American aerialist from the 1920s who performed in drag, revealing himself as a man at the end of his performances. — Jenna Brillhart, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026

Illinois pols are more adept and agile than Cirque du Soleil aerialists. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

aerial entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above