entertainer
nounUK /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ · US /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/
Etymology From entertain + -er.
1
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
2
Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
3
One who accommodates guests.
- During my sickness I was constantly and tenderly cared for by Mrs. Anderson, and at short intervals I received visits from both my children, so that upon the whole, I do not regard this as the least unpleasant portion of my life. I had the fullest sympathy of my entertainer—a blessing which had been denied for me many long years.1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 26:
- I am not an entertainer by any means. I do not own coasters or wine glasses and I’d rather spend a Saturday night figuring out what to do with my sourdough starter discard than playing hostess.2016 August 19, Sarah Jampel, “19 Helpful Tips for Throwing a Painless Dinner Party”, in Time:
- Derived terms
- politainer