comedian
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di noun
1.
a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
2.
an actor in comedy.
3.
a writer of comedy.
4.
any comical or amusing person.
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comedian (kəˈmiːdɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc |
| 2. | an actor in comedy |
| 3. | an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically |
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Word Origin & History
comedian
1580s, "comic poet," later (c.1600) "stage actor in comedies," also, generally, "actor," from Fr. comédien, from L. *comoedianos, from comoedia (see comedy). Meaning "professional joke-teller, etc." is from 1898.
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Example sentences
On the back foot, her denials and obfuscations are a comedian's parody.
Relying on seductive art to draw in your audience is akin to a comedian swearing.
Now, on this night, people laugh at a comedian who comes to them from the days when films were silent.
Family friendly comedian will be performing throughout the afternoon.
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