performer

/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: performers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

One who performs or does anything.

Noun

Examples

the performer of an action

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 “performer” mean?

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

Is “performer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.