entertainer
professional performer who amuses
a person whose job is to perform and make people enjoy a show
[someone] is an entertainer
- She started out as a club singer and became a national entertainer.
- The awards ceremony featured several top entertainers.
- He’s a gifted entertainer who knows how to work a crowd.
- My uncle is an entertainer.
- The entertainer sang and told jokes.
performer hired for an event
a performer you pay to entertain guests at an event
hire [an] entertainer (for [an event])
- They booked an entertainer for the office holiday party.
- We hired a magician as the main entertainer for the reception.
- The hotel can arrange an entertainer for your event.
- We hired an entertainer for the party.
person who keeps others amused
someone who is good at making guests have fun
[someone] is a great entertainer
- He’s not a professional performer, but he’s a wonderful entertainer at dinner parties.
- As an entertainer, she makes sure no one feels left out.
- My grandmother was a natural entertainer who could make anyone laugh.
- She is a great entertainer when friends visit.
- Base: entertainer
- Plural: entertainers
all-round entertainer
1versatile performer in many styles
a performer who can do many different kinds of acts
- He’s an all-round entertainer who can sing, dance, and host.
- The show needs an all-round entertainer, not just a singer.
born entertainer
1naturally good at entertaining
someone who is naturally good at making people enjoy themselves
- Even as a child, he was a born entertainer.
- Give her a microphone and she turns into a born entertainer.
children's entertainer
1performer for children's events
a performer who entertains children at parties or events
- They hired a children's entertainer for the sixth birthday party.
- As a children's entertainer, she does magic tricks and balloon animals.
cruise-ship entertainer
1performer on a cruise ship
a performer who works on a cruise ship
- She worked as a cruise-ship entertainer after college.
- Cruise-ship entertainers often perform multiple shows a week.
guest entertainer
1invited performer on a program
a performer who is invited for a special appearance
- A famous singer joined the tour as a guest entertainer.
- Tonight’s show features a guest entertainer from New York.
party entertainer
1performer hired for a party
a performer you pay to entertain at a party
- We booked a party entertainer to do stand-up and music.
- The venue can recommend a party entertainer if you need one.
resident entertainer
1regular performer at a venue
a performer who works regularly in one place
- He became the resident entertainer at the hotel lounge.
- The casino’s resident entertainer performs every weekend.
street entertainer
1public performer in the street
a performer who plays or acts in the street for money
- A street entertainer drew a crowd with juggling and fire tricks.
- The city issues permits to street entertainers in the main square.