comedian
/kəˈmiː.di.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: comedians
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
Noun
Examples
According to Jared Freid, a 39-year-old comedian and co-host of the dating podcast "U Up?," this is known as hoodfishing, a coinage — though not his own — referring to people claiming to be from the city they are dating in but really are living somewhere else entirely.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any person who is humorous or amusing, either characteristically or on a particular occasion.
Noun
Examples
It's been my job for many years and taken me to many places, and into many a tight spot, but, on the railway, you'll always find a comedian in the gang, to raise a laugh and keep you going.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comedian” mean?
An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
Is “comedian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.