busker
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Definition of busker
: a person who entertains in a public place for donations
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intransitive verb
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In this corner of Philly, Puryear is much more than a busker. — Stephanie Farr, Philly.com, "Old City busker promotes love with his signs and his sax, Miss Nasty | We the People," 3 July 2018 The bruin busker that delights locals and tourists alike on the streets of Boston has sustained an injury that has kept him from accepting at least one gig. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Keytar Bear in hibernation after breaking foot," 15 May 2018 The buskers will be able to use card readers that plug into their smartphones, which will allow a passer-by to use their contactless card to tip the musician. — Natasha Bach, Fortune, "You Can Now Tip That Street Performer With a Credit Card If You'd Like," 29 May 2018 Look for mimes, buskers and street performers throughout the festival. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bastille Days is back Thursday, but the geography's shifted due to streetcar testing," 10 July 2018 For more information, visit the website TrailheadMuseum.org/busker-festival. — Kara Martinez Bachman, NOLA.com, "Abita Springs Busker Festival gives voice to 'street musicians'," 22 Apr. 2018 Identical twin brothers Amiri and Raheim Taylor’s harmonies made them a favorite as buskers in New York City who played Beatles songs. — Courtney Devores, charlotteobserver, "8 buzzworthy concerts coming to Charlotte in the next week," 21 June 2018 The festival showcased 28 touring bands, three main stages, a family main stage, acoustic chapel stage, 15 street buskers, craft beer, food trucks and local fare. — Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, "Winnetka Music Festival draws thousands for 'mini Lollapalooza' experience," 19 June 2018 The busker — a familiar furry face around Boston — can often be seen performing near T stations, a little amp by his side. — Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "Keytar Bear gets his own Trillium Keytar beer," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'busker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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