comedian

noun

co·​me·​di·​an kə-ˈmē-dē-ən 

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

Synonyms of comedian

• comic
• entertainer
• joker
• humorist
• wit
• funnyman
• clown

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

In another critical post on X, the comedian questioned Sheeran’s decision to bring Macklemore on as an opening act. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

The comedian has picked up for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for his work on ABC’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

The comedian and actor is trying to find moments of rest amidst the busy promotion schedule for the season. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

While chatting about his new horror-comedy, Buddy, the 55-year-old actor-comedian also shared his first remarks about the upcoming sequel to the 1997 cult classic starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for comedian

• paramedian
• submedian

Kids Definition

comedian

noun

co·​me·​di·​an kə-ˈmēd-ē-ən 

1

: an actor who plays in comedy

2

: a comical individual

especially : a humorous professional entertainer