performer
pəˈfɔːrmər
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Definition of performer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmententertainer in a dramatic or musical work
  • The performer received a standing ovation for her role in the play.
artist entertainer player
2.
person actionperson who does something, sometimes judged by how well
  • The performer impressed everyone with her skills.
achiever doer practitioner
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Expressions with performer

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experienced person in performing arts
The seasoned performer captivated the audience with her flawless acting.
person who does much better than others in a group
She is the star performer on our sales team.
artist performing in public for donations
The street performer played guitar on the busy corner.
entertainer who appears alone on stage without partners or group
The solo performer captivated everyone with just a guitar and voice.
professional who performs dangerous or physically extreme actions for entertainment productions
The stunt performer rehearsed the high fall several times before filming.

Origin of performer

Old French, parfournir (to complete)

Terms with performer included in their meaning

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performer
person performing in plays, films, or TV
circus
performer in a circus who entertains by acting silly
professional
performer who dances professionally
starring role
role of the principal performer in a play or movie
music
musical piece for one performer
movie
showing the most important performer or role in a film
performance
trial performance to evaluate a performer's skills
entertainer
performer who entertains by making balloon figures

Examples of performer in a sentence

  • As a performer, she traveled to many countries.
  • As a performer he earned standing ovations nightly.
  • Young performers auditioned for the school play.

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  1. French:artiste, exécutant, ...
  2. German:Künstler, Akteur, ...
  3. Italian:interprete, performer, ...
  4. Spanish:intérprete, ejecutante, ...
  5. Portuguese:artista, executante, ...
  6. Chinese:表演者, 演出者, ...
  7. Japanese:演者, 実演者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَدٍّ, فَنَّان, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבַצֵּעַ, מְבַצֵּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:артист, артистка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:артист, ...
  12. Hindi:कलाकार, प्रदर्शनकर्ता, ...
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