Performer: meaning, definitions and examples

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performer

 

[ pษ™rหˆfษ”หrmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

A performer is someone who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.

Synonyms

actor, artist, entertainer, musician

Examples of usage

  • The performer captivated the audience with her mesmerizing dance routine.
  • He is a talented performer who can sing and play multiple instruments.
Context #2 | Noun

circus

In a circus, a performer is a person who showcases their skills, such as acrobatics, juggling, or tightrope walking.

Synonyms

acrobat, juggler, tightrope walker

Examples of usage

  • The circus performer amazed the crowd with his daring tightrope act.
  • The performers in the circus train rigorously to perfect their skills.
Context #3 | Noun

business

In business, a performer is someone who consistently achieves high levels of success or results.

Synonyms

high achiever, successful individual, top performer

Examples of usage

  • She is a top performer in the sales department, exceeding her targets every month.
  • The company rewards performers with bonuses and promotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "performer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผnstler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ artis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะพะฝะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท artiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sanatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์—ฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umฤ›lec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umelca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๆผ”่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umetnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ listamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‹ะฝะดะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ifaรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artista

Etymology

The word 'performer' originated in the mid-15th century from the Old French word 'parfourmer' meaning 'to perform, accomplish'. It has evolved over time to encompass various forms of entertainment and achievement, reflecting the diverse roles individuals play in society.

See also: outperform, outperforming, perform, performability, performable, performance, performances, performers, performing, underperformance, underperformer.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,298, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.