entertainer
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˌɛntəˈteɪnə//
- United States//ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ//
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
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.
Etymology
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.
Forms
- plural
- entertainers
entertainer · A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
entertaining · Very amusing; that entertains.entertainment · An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion,…enthusiasm · An intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness.