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 daring …Tony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

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Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 For me, a no-brainer crowd-pleaser is almost always baked pasta. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026 This crowd-pleaser simply wouldn’t dare. Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 That certainly is a crowd-pleaser. Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 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 Apr. 2026.

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