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 That rebounded somewhat after the stage version of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child proved to be a post-pandemic crowd pleaser. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 June 2024 Amazon Prime Video has produced everything from arthouse flicks to A-lister crowd pleasers. Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024 Meanwhile, this classic expression of Provencal-style rosé remains a crowd pleaser with subtle notes of raspberry and citrus and a refreshingly dry, mineral finish. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 The Cut is one of the most versatile watches to hit the market—a true crowd pleaser. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleaser 

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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 Jul. 2024.

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