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Definition of Performer
1. Noun. An entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience.
Generic synonyms: Entertainer
Specialized synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian, Artiste, Baton Twirler, Twirler, Comedian, Comic, Cowboy, Rodeo Rider, Dancer, Professional Dancer, Terpsichorean, Executant, Fire-eater, Fire-swallower, Fire Walker, Geek, Headliner, Star, Juggler, Conjurer, Conjuror, Illusionist, Magician, Prestidigitator, Minstrel, Monologist, Instrumentalist, Musician, Player, Puppeteer, Savoyard, Sightreader, Snake Charmer, Second Banana, Straight Man, Ecdysiast, Exotic Dancer, Peeler, Stripper, Striptease, Striptease Artist, Stripteaser, Strongman, Vaudevillian, Ventriloquist
Derivative terms: Perform, Performing Arts
Definition of Performer
1. n. One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a performer of the drama; a performer on the harp.
Definition of Performer
1. Noun. One who performs for, or entertains, an audience. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Performer
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Performer
Literary usage of Performer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Manners & Customs of the Modern Egyptians by Edward William Lane (1908)
"It is pierced with six holes in front, A Performer ON THE OOD. and generally with
another hole ... The sketch which I insert of a performer on the nay (p. ..."
2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1886)
"The performer can use the key-board at pleasure, but the cylinder is of necessity
limited ... The performer is enabled to use the manual with his fingers, ..."
3. An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians: Written in by Edward William Lane (1871)
"Together, they represent an ordinary Egyptian band, such as is generally seen at
a private entertainment. The performer on • the ..."
4. An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians: Written in by Edward William Lane (1871)
"Together, they represent an ordinary Egyptian band, such as is generally seen at
a private entertainment. The performer on the ..."
5. Musical Instruments by Carl Engel (1908)
"the arms of the performer ; while the kithara had a square base and was held
against the side hy a sash around it. The chelys was a small lyre with the body ..."
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