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US/ˌen.tərˈteɪ.nər/
UK/ˌen.təˈteɪ.nə/
a person whose job is to amuse audiences by singing, dancing, telling jokes or similar acts
In context
The hotel hires an entertainer to sing for guests every evening.
He was a natural entertainer who could make any crowd laugh.
Street entertainers gathered near the market to perform for tourists.
Words that go with entertainer
adjective + noun
- professional entertainerShe worked as a professional entertainer for thirty years.
- natural entertainerYour uncle is a natural entertainer.
- popular entertainerThe popular entertainer drew a huge crowd.
- great entertainerHe was a great entertainer on stage.
noun + noun
- street entertainerA street entertainer juggled fire in the square.
- children's entertainerA children's entertainer came to the birthday party.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an entertainment.Correct: He is an entertainer.