comedian Definition
co·medi·an (kə mē′dē ən)
noun
- an actor who plays comic parts
- an entertainer who tells jokes, sings comic songs, etc.
- a person who amuses others by behaving in a comic way
- Rare a writer of comedy
Etymology: Fr comédien: see comedy
comedian Synonyms
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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