entertainer

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/
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/ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ · /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/

Definition of entertainer

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
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noun

  1. A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
  2. Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
  3. One who accommodates guests.
    “During my sickness I was constantly and tenderly cared for by Mrs. Anderson, and at short intervals I received visits from both my children, so that upon the whole, I do not regard this as the least unpleasant portion of my life. I had the fullest sympathy of my entertainer—a blessing which had been denied for me many long years.”
    “I am not an entertainer by any means. I do not own coasters or wine glasses and I’d rather spend a Saturday night figuring out what to do with my sourdough starter discard than playing hostess.”

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Etymology

From entertain + -er.

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