aerialist

noun

ae·​ri·​al·​ist ˈer-ē-ə-list How to pronounce aerialist (audio)
ā-ˈir-
: one who performs feats in the air or above the ground especially on the trapeze

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Bricker pursued her own accomplishments as an acrobat and aerialist, including touring as a featured act on Britney Spears' World Tour and a selection into the Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame by the World Acrobatic Society. Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 They’re designed with an ultra-stretchy material, a high-waist elastic waistband, and side pockets that have earned seals of approval from Zumba instructors, skateboarders, and aerialists. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025 An aerialist is suspended inside a tight stocking-like net that resembles a cocoon. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025 Pilgrimage is a family-friendly event that has a special area called the Franklin Fun Farm dedicated to the kiddos featuring local youth bands, aerialists and other entertainers. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for aerialist

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerialist was in 1846

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“Aerialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerialist. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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