juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər 

1

a

: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them

b

: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness

2

: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

Examples of juggler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your goal is to get to the Venice Pier, an even more colorful, carnival-like spot with everything from jugglers to bodybuilders. —Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

Around 20 jugglers, trapeze artists and concession stand workers are filtering into the big top that the majestic Circus Vargas uses to perform across 25 California cities 11 months out of the year. —Gina Ryder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

Pop-up parking lot carnivals, major roadways closed in all directions for months, impassioned protests over gas stations ... and, sure, clowns and jugglers in the middle of the road. —Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024

There are plenty of things for families with older kids to do in Montreal and street performers, jugglers, and musicians fill the former marketplace of Place Jacques-Cartier. —Jackie Burrell, Parents, 29 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b