pleaser

noun

pleas·​er ˈplē-zər 

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

Buying something nice for a host is a tricky affair—there’s no expectation to spend a lot of money, nor is there one to bring something other than a bottle of wine, really, but the people pleasers among us will resonate with this list. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

The second is the people-pleaser, full of enthusiasm for culture and perks, with little clarity about what any of it means or what the business gets in return. — Daria Rudnik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

La Bamba Biopics are generally crowd pleasers, and this 1987 classic about the late Ritchie Valens is a must-watch for young music fans. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Crowd pleasers include a full display of the maison’s entire current collection, from the iconic Nautilus and Aquanaut models to the most technically complex grand complications. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pleaser

• crowd-pleaser
• people pleaser

Rhymes for pleaser

• freezer
• geezer
• teaser
• ebenezer