entertainer
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2ADJ.
fabulous, good, professional
VERB + ENTERTAINER
am, isn't, show
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noun
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
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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6During 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 u
WiktionaryI 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.
WiktionaryThe man whose work it is to amuse people who attend a show is an entertainer.
Tatoeba · #52921He is not so much a teacher as an entertainer.
Tatoeba · #295352He made good as an entertainer.
Tatoeba · #295771Instead of making the difficult seem easy, as a professional entertainer should do, he actually makes the easy look difficult.
Tatoeba · #1262220