comedian
noun
co·me·di·an
kə-ˈmē-dē-ən 
1
2
: a comical individual
specifically
: a professional entertainer who uses any of various physical or verbal means to be amusing
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You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian.
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The internet comedians pounced, as that moment led to a series of jokes.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026
There are always some non-comedians on the dais who may not be as prepared to take the heat.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 May 2026
In March, the comedian hosted for the second straight year and brought his signature irreverence with him.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedian. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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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
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