comedian
UK: kəˈmiː.di.ən | US: kəˈmiː.di.ən
n. a professional entertainer who performs jokes and humorous acts
n. a person with a natural talent for amusing others
The word "comedian" derives from "comedy," which traces back to Greek "kōmōidia" (κωμῳδία), combining "kōmos" (revel) and "aoidos" (singer). The suffix "-ian" (from Latin "-ianus") denotes a person associated with a specific role or skill. Over time, "comedian" evolved to describe performers specializing in humor, reflecting the lighthearted essence of comedy.
The comedian had the audience laughing uncontrollably.
She aspired to become a stand-up comedian.
His witty remarks proved he was a natural comedian.
The late-night show featured a famous British comedian.
Even offstage, he acted like a comedian, always cracking jokes.