funnyman
noun
fun·ny·man
ˈfə-nē-ˌman 
Examples of funnyman in a Sentence
a funnyman who honed his shtick in vaudeville, Milton Berle was credited with popularizing the medium of television
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From arena-filling funnymen to big-name package tours, there will be plenty of mirth and mayhem in local venues.
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Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
The film, which will include archival footage and new interviews with the influential funnyman and his famous friends, is set to debut on May 12.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
One of Brooks' four children is opening up about the beloved funnyman, who will turn 100 in June.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah will host the Grammys in February for the sixth straight year, though the South African funnyman says this will be his final time as the emcee, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
The film, which will include archival footage and new interviews with the influential funnyman and his famous friends, is set to debut on May 12.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
One of Brooks' four children is opening up about the beloved funnyman, who will turn 100 in June.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah will host the Grammys in February for the sixth straight year, though the South African funnyman says this will be his final time as the emcee, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Funnyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funnyman. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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