B1nounarts
US/pərˈfɔːr.mər/
UK/pəˈfɔː.mə/
a person who entertains an audience, for example by acting, singing, dancing or playing music
In context
The street performers in the old town attract crowds every weekend.
She is a natural performer who looks completely relaxed on stage.
Each performer has only five minutes to impress the judges.
Words that go with performer
noun + noun
- street performerA street performer was juggling fire outside the train station.
- circus performerAs a child, he dreamed of becoming a circus performer.
adjective + noun
- star performerThe star performer of the evening was a ten-year-old violinist.
- talented performerThe school is looking for talented performers for its end-of-year show.
- solo performerAfter leaving the band, she started a new career as a solo performer.
- live performerHe is a much better live performer than his albums suggest.