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 The film is a huge crowd-pleaser and a must-see, not only for existing fans of Luther Vandross, but also for those discovering his incredible talents for the first time. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 End it as a crowd-pleaser, in this case with James McAvoy hulking out after he’s gleefully played with his food for 80 minutes. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024 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 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 4 Oct. 2024.

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