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 This crowd-pleaser shouldn’t have to beg to find a home. Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024 The movie is a real crowd-pleaser, so why not give it a chance? Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024 Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024 The closing day Sunday is also filled with crowd-pleasers including Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, and Maze honoring Frankie Beverly. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser 

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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 12 Sep. 2024.

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