WordGarden.ioentertainer
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /ˌɛntətˈeɪnə/
US
- /ˌɛnərˈteɪnər/
Meanings
Noun
a performer who amuses or holds an audience's attention
a person who hosts or amuses guests socially
Beyond the definition
An entertainer is someone who performs to amuse, interest, or delight other people. The word is often used for singers, actors, comedians, dancers, magicians, hosts, and other people who hold an audience's attention. A children's party performer, a late-night TV host, and a musician on stage can all be called entertainers.
The word usually suggests someone whose main role is to give people enjoyment. In some contexts, it can also describe a person who is naturally lively and keeps others engaged, such as a friend who tells great stories and makes every gathering more fun.
An entertainer is a person who performs or presents something to give other people enjoyment, interest, or excitement. The word is most commonly used for people in music, film, television, comedy, dance, magic, or live shows. A singer in a concert, a comedian in a club, a host on a game show, and a performer at a children's party are all clear examples of entertainers.
The word is broad, so the exact meaning depends on the situation. Sometimes it points to someone with a job in the entertainment world. In other cases, it simply describes a person who is very good at keeping others amused or engaged. If someone is funny, charming, and always able to hold the room's attention, people may call that person a natural entertainer.
The term does not only apply to people who make others laugh. An entertainer may also move an audience, build suspense, tell stories, or create a strong mood. Because of that, the word can fit many kinds of performers, from actors and dancers to radio hosts and online personalities.
In everyday English, "entertainer" usually has a warm and positive feeling. It suggests skill, presence, and the ability to connect with an audience. Whether the performance happens on a stage, on a screen, or in a small social setting, an entertainer is someone who knows how to keep people's attention and give them an enjoyable experience.
Examples
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Performing career
She started as a dancer but soon became a popular entertainer.
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Hospitality
Hotels in the area hire live entertainers during the summer.
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Natural talent
He's a natural entertainer who can hold a room's attention for hours.
- Phrasenatural entertainer
someone who is naturally very good at performing for people
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Television
Many children first knew him as a TV entertainer, not as an actor.
More examplesFewer examples
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Public speaking
Some public speakers are almost as much entertainers as teachers.
See also
Similar
- performer
- performing artist
Shades of meaning
Contrast
- audience member
Used with (collocations)
- professional entertainer
- children's entertainer
- live entertainer
Word family
Explore
- show business
- stagecraft
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- entertainernoun
Forms
- entertainerspluralnoun