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noun
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
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noun
One who accommodates guests.
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noun
a person who tries to please or amuse
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
Narrower terms: bombshell, busker, drawing card, draw, attraction, attractor, attracter, humorist, humourist, master of ceremonies, emcee, host, performer, performing artist, pleaser
History
Etymology tree English entertain Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English entertainer From entertain + -er.
Across languages
25 source translations are retained for this English entry.
