crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər 

: 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

ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-ziŋ 

adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those looking to root for a crowd-pleaser in Philadelphia to win the derby, Phillies sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have been announced as two of eight participants. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Similar flavors drift into the more casual menu at the pool bar, which pairs crowd-pleasers such as club sandwiches and gourmet burgers with chicken tawouk or kofte wraps. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Add some zesty freshness to the appetizer table with this crowd-pleaser. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Ideal for grilling or baking, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues or family dinners. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crowd-pleaser

• ebenezer
• freezer
• geezer
• teaser