crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər How to pronounce crowd-pleaser (audio)
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daringTony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here, between games, patrons can enjoy a menu of sports bar classics like smash burgers, tacos, and indulgent boozy milkshakes, a definite crowd-pleaser. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024 Get The Recipe 05 of 40 Stuffed Mushrooms Classic stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd-pleaser and will likely disappear quickly. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024 The Caesar is a crowd-pleaser salad, a name-brand salad, a safe-bet salad. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024 Chicken is uncomplicated, reliable and an all-around crowd-pleaser. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks, but there’s one crowd-pleaser that won’t break the bank. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024 By Shirley Li As an actor, Dev Patel has tended to play bighearted softies in rousing crowd-pleasers. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024 Kirt Mosier, the Symphony’s music director, said the concert will be a crowd-pleaser. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 This no-age-statement expression is a true crowd-pleaser. Lela London, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowd-pleaser was in 1943

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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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