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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Authorities have announced the cause of death for Katherine Short, the eldest child of comedian Martin Short.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The event is packed with lip sync battles, prizes and giveaways, dance competitions, a comedian and DJs playing club classics from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Following news of Katherine Short’s death, many of the actor and comedian’s A-list friends rushed to the home of his son, Henry, to offer support to the family, including Steven Spielberg, Kurt Russell and Eugene Levy, the Daily Mail reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The event is packed with lip sync battles, prizes and giveaways, dance competitions, a comedian and DJs playing club classics from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Following news of Katherine Short’s death, many of the actor and comedian’s A-list friends rushed to the home of his son, Henry, to offer support to the family, including Steven Spielberg, Kurt Russell and Eugene Levy, the Daily Mail reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedian. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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