Definition of humorist
1 archaic : a person subject to whims
2 : a person specializing in or noted for humor
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Examples of humorist in a Sentence
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist.
Recent Examples of humorist from the Web
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The guardians of the Great Firewall of China don’t like online humorists comparing Xi Jinping to the cuddly bear.
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Mike Polk Jr. is a Cleveland humorist who writes a column every other week for The Plain Dealer and for cleveland.com.
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Humorist, writer and woodworker best known for role as Ron Swanson on NBC's Parks & Recreation.
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That’s a humorist. Shots, Miscellany • Love this Simon Cambers piece on Andy Murray and Trainspotting. •
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Mike Polk Jr. is a Cleveland humorist who writes a column every other week for The Plain Dealer and for cleveland.com.
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At the Paris Review, humorist and expatriate David Sedaris tallies the many reasons for his current state of shame and sadness, which comes from being an American traveling the world in times of Trump.
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Mike Polk Jr. is a Cleveland humorist who writes a column every other week for The Plain Dealer and for cleveland.com.
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An early-hours event will run from 7 to 10 a.m. and includes admission to the exhibit, WWI storytelling by humorist Kevin Kling, live music, costumed actors playing donut girls and a free doughnut from YoYo Donuts.
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First Known Use of humorist
circa 1586
HUMORIST Defined for English Language Learners
humorist
playDefinition of humorist for English Language Learners
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: someone (such as a writer) who tells funny stories
HUMORIST Defined for Kids
humorist
playDefinition of humorist for Students
: a person who writes or talks in a humorous way
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