Simple Definition of comedian

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comedian

noun

plural comedians
1
: a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a way that is funny : an actor who plays roles that make people laugh
2
: a person who is funny or makes people laugh
You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian.

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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comedian. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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