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comedian Definition

co·medi·an (kə mēdē ən)

noun

  1. an actor who plays comic parts
  2. an entertainer who tells jokes, sings comic songs, etc.
  3. a person who amuses others by behaving in a comic way
  4. Rare a writer of comedy

Etymology: Fr comédien: see comedy

comedian Synonyms

comedian

n.

comedian Usage Examples

Preposition: on

circuit: Mark Steel Mark Steel has performed as a stand-up comedian on the British comedy circuit and on national tours since 1983.

Converse of subject

entertain: During the interval we shall be entertained by a comedian.

Adjective modifier

  • stand-up: The first female stand-up comedian in North America, revealed.
  • standup: Lee Evans Lee Evans is a British standup comedian who has made a name for himself in Hollywood.
  • best-loved: Join Jack, the nation's best-loved deadpan comedian, as he takes you through life's pet hates.
  • Award-winning: Paul Merton Award-winning comedian, writer and improviser, best known for his team captaincy on " Have I Got News for You " .
  • award-winning: Peter Kay Multi award-winning comedian Peter Kay has extended his current tour by 40 dates due to an unprecedented demand for tickets.
  • talented: Rock is a talented comedian; however, he struggles with most areas in Head of State.

Converse of object

  • star: A season of high caliber comedy is wrapped up for another season with THE KEITH BARRET SHOW LIVE starring comedian Rob Brydon.
  • become: He has become the most interesting light comedian of his generation.
  • feature: The show runs every Friday from 8pm to 10.30pm and features the best comedians on the London Circuit.
  • win: As already advertised, from 17th June until September the fabulous green feathers will be donned by Olivier award winning comedian MARK LITTLE.
  • know: The well known comedian Jo Brand will be there, and Kate Allen, Director of AIUK, will be speaking for Amnesty.
  • love: It comes as no surprise then to discover we love comedians like Jack Dee, who focus upon the mundane and miserable.

Modifies a noun

  • gorman: Interesting to see comedian dave gorman for a solid.
  • dave: Interesting to see comedian dave gorman for a solid.

Noun used with modifier

  • TV: The winners in 18 categories picked up their awards from TV comedian Rory Bremner.
  • circuit: Shows usually feature established circuit comedians trying out new sets or playing with ideas on occasional Tuesdays.
  • guest: With regulars as well as guest comedians, there is something for everyone.
  • television: Night after night, television comedians gain laughs at his expense.

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