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English
Etymology
entertain + -er
Pronunciation
Noun
entertainer (plural entertainers)
- A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
- Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
- One who accommodates guests.
1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 26: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.
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