comedian

co·me·di·an | \ kə-ˈmē-dē-ən

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Definition of comedian

1 archaic

a : a writer of comedies

b : an actor who plays comic roles

2 : a comical individual specifically : a professional entertainer who uses any of various physical or verbal means to be amusing

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Examples of comedian in a Sentence

You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian. struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs

Recent Examples on the Web Spotify Technology SA signed a deal with comedian and TV host Joe Rogan, gaining exclusive rights to one of the most popular and influential audio programs in the U.S. and sending its stock up more than 11%. — Fortune, "Spotify shares soar on news of Joe Rogan’s exclusive podcast deal," 19 May 2020 Spencer has teamed with comedian Joel McHale to support Frontline Foods. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, "Octavia Spencer helps healthcare workers in Alabama and elsewhere," 30 Apr. 2020 For ordinary Japanese a turning-point came on March 29th, with the death from covid-19 of a comedian and beloved household name, Shimura Ken. — The Economist, "Banyan Abe Shinzo draws closer to declaring a state of emergency," 4 Apr. 2020 Fellow Cleveland chef Michael Symon was a celebrity guest on the episode of the show (season 23, episode 13) along with comedian and food lover Courtney Rada. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, "Cleveland’s ‘Lady Butchers’ shine in ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ Food Network battle," 25 Feb. 2020 With comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman. 7 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $30, VIP meet and greet $75. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville shows this week: Diana Ross, comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze & more," 14 Feb. 2020 Wintour was presented by James Corden, actor, comedian and host of The Late Late Show. — Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian, "Here’s What NPG Gala Honorees Have to Say About Their Portraits," 23 Nov. 2019 One of the newly unemployed, Sara Barnard, 24, of St. Louis, has lost three jobs: a floor manager at a pub and restaurant, a bartender at a small downtown tavern and the occasional stand-up comedian. — Stephanie Toone, ajc, "‘Those jobs will be back’: Friday report reveals record number of jobs loss in US," 8 May 2020 Learn Comedy from Steve Martin Aspiring stand-up comedian? — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, "15 of the Coolest MasterClass Courses You Can Take Right Now," 14 Apr. 2020

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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedian. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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comedian

noun

English Language Learners Definition of comedian

: a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a way that is funny : an actor who plays roles that make people laugh

: a person who is funny or makes people laugh

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comedian

co·me·di·an | \ kə-ˈmē-dē-ən

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Kids Definition of comedian

1 : a performer who makes people laugh

2 : an amusing person

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