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.