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.
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Will Rogers humorist Will Roberts will return to perform rope tricks and gun twirling all day throughout the fairgrounds.
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The Reuben Awards, which were presented by GoComics and hosted by cartoonist, writer and humorist Nick Galifianakis, honored achievements in other categories.
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Famous Internet humorist Lore Sjoberg has launched a new video version of Alt Text.
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Circa 1586
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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