Comedian

/kəˈmiːdiən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who quips, tells jokes, or engages in humorous performances to entertain an audience.

The comedian had the audience laughing throughout the entire show.

A performer who uses humor as a primary means of entertainment.

Many famous comedians started their careers in small clubs.

An individual skilled in the art of comedy, capable of evoking laughter through various methods.

The comedian's sharp wit and observational humor were a hit with the crowd.

A person who writes or acts in comedic performances, such as films or television shows.

As a comedian, she often writes her own material for her stand-up routines.

Someone whose profession involves making people laugh, often on stage or in media.

He aspired to become a comedian after performing in his high school talent show.

From French 'comédien', from Latin 'comedianus', from 'comedīa' (comedy).

stand-up comedian

A comedian who performs in front of a live audience, delivering a solo performance.

slapstick comedian

A comedian who uses exaggerated physical actions and situations to elicit laughter.

prop comedian

A comedian who uses props and visual elements during their performance.

comedy

A genre of literature, film, or theater that aims to amuse and entertain.

humor

The quality of being amusing or entertaining, often through wit or cleverness.

satire

A genre that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock societal issues.

Comic

That guy is a real comic; he always has the best jokes.

Funster

He’s such a funster at parties, always cracking us up.