performer — a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈfɔːrmər/
Example Sentences
- The performer forgot his lines and started singing the alphabet instead.
- She has been a professional performer for over ten years.
- The circus performer balanced on a unicycle while juggling flaming torches.
performer
NOUN[/pərˈfɔːrmər/]
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'performer' derives from the Latin verb 'performare', composed of 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'formare' (to form or shape), meaning to complete or carry through fully. The suffix '-er' was added to denote an agent noun, creating 'performer' to describe one who performs or executes an action.
Breakdown
per- (thoroughly, completely) + form (shape, create) + -er (one who does). The root 'performare' literally means 'to form completely', with '-er' converting the verb into an agent noun denoting a person who performs.
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📝Examples
“The performer forgot his lines and started singing the alphabet instead.”
“She has been a professional performer for over ten years.”
“The circus performer balanced on a unicycle while juggling flaming torches.”
“My cat thinks he's a performer every time he knocks things off the table.”
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