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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While plain pound cake is always a crowd-pleaser, this apple butter pound cake has hints of cinnamon and nutmeg in every bite. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 The trainer and his border collie proved to be a crowd-pleaser all the way from their audition to their finale act. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 At Jil Sander, a blush pink style with sheer inserts was a instant crowd-pleaser, redefining modern femininity. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 This fragrance is a crowd-pleaser. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.

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