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

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Quite often, imperfect games like Lost Planet 2 age more gracefully than polished crowd-pleasers. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 June 2025 For a filmmaker known for producing crowd-pleasers, this is one of his finest in years — not to mention one of his most politically urgent. 12. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025 From crowd-pleasers like Canadian maple to playful picks like Cookies 'n Cream, there’s always something tempting behind the counter at Outpost Donuts. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 This au courant crowd-pleaser is also a multiple medal winner, striking silver at both the 2023 World Beer Cup and the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser

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 4 Jul. 2025.

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