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

Royal’s infamous no-look pass that went straight behind for a goal kick might have given McIntyre some material for one of his stand-up gigs, but the comedian has largely eschewed football in his routines over the years. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026

This is also Trevor Noah’s last time hosting the show, ending a six-year streak in which the comedian has served as emcee. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026

The comedian celebrated her 16th birthday in 2023 by posting a tribute to his daughter on Instagram. —Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

David Spade David Spade is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster. —Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for comedian

• submedian
• paramedian

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