pleaser

noun

pleas·​er ˈplē-zər How to pronounce pleaser (audio)
plural pleasers
: a person or thing that offers pleasure or satisfaction
A classic corner bar and restaurant that's been updated, Dino's serves a pleaser of a brunch while it weaves the business' Italian heritage into the menu.Carol Deptolla
often used in combination
Cerith Wyn Evans's work looks impressive. His big, sprawling, humming white neons are real eye-pleasers.Eddy Frankel
see also crowd-pleaser, people pleaser

Examples of pleaser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wisconsin sweetheart Grace Girard was quite the crowd pleaser and even made Farmer Brandon Rogers' dad emotional. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2024 And though Carey, 55, is no stranger to performing residencies in the Nevada city, her latest spectacular show was a definite crowd pleaser. Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 The last piece by Melissa Barak, Cylindrical Forces was a crowd pleaser. Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 But the wonderful mix of edgy editorial and audience pleasers is always a winning combo. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024 Recent upgrades extending its range, a faster climb rate, enhanced safety features, and other passenger pleasers secured its place on this list. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 With few exceptions, the galley cooked up plenty of palate pleasers at Sakara’s two eateries. David Dickstein, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024 This Tree Hut body cream is a definite crowd pleaser as well, with over 2,000 Amazon shoppers buying it in the past month alone. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Charcuterie boards are always a crowd pleaser at events and dinner parties, so a reliable cheese serving board is a must-have for every good Southern host. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleaser was in the 15th century

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“Pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleaser. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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