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Comedian: meaning, definitions and examples

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comedian

 

[ kษ™หˆmiห.di.ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stand-up comedy

A comedian is a person who performs stand-up comedy, comedic acts, or humorous monologues to entertain an audience. Comedians often use jokes, puns, and observational humor to make people laugh. They may also incorporate storytelling, impressions, and physical comedy into their performances.

Synonyms

comic, entertainer, humorist, jester

Examples of usage

  • He is a popular comedian known for his witty one-liners.
  • The comedian had the audience in stitches with his hilarious jokes.
  • She started her career as a comedian performing in local comedy clubs.
Context #2 | Noun

film and television

In film and television, a comedian is an actor who specializes in comedic roles, often playing funny and amusing characters. Comedians in this context may star in comedy movies, TV shows, or sitcoms, bringing humor and laughter to audiences through their performances.

Synonyms

comedy performer, comic actor, funnyman

Examples of usage

  • The famous comedian starred in several successful comedy films.
  • She is a talented comedian who can make people laugh with her comedic timing.
  • Many comedians transition from stand-up to acting in movies and television.

Translations

Translations of the word "comedian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comediante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏ เค…เคญเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Komiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelawak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒกใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comรฉdien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comediante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komedyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฏธ๋””์–ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุฏูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–œๅ‰งๆผ”ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญnisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comediante

Etymology

The word 'comedian' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'comรฉdien', which means 'actor'. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to performers known for their humor and ability to make people laugh. Comedians have been an integral part of entertainment across various cultures and time periods, bringing joy and laughter to audiences through their comedic skills.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,122, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.