Synonyms for

Performer

Verb / pɜ:ˈfɔ:rmɜ: / Another word for performer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.

Synonyms & similar words

performingartist artist entertainer actor actress singer dancer musician comedian juggler acrobat clown magician ventriloquist mime trouper showman songster songstress songwriter

Synonyms by register

Formal

exponent virtuoso artist practitioner

Informal

actor entertainer player star

Literary

player trouper artiste

Antonyms

audience spectator observer viewer listener onlooker

Common collocations

  • stage performer
  • live performer
  • talented performer
  • professional performer
  • skilled performer
  • award-winning performer
  • solo performer
  • guest performer

Word family

noun performance
verb perform
adjective performative

Usage note

While 'performer' can refer to anyone who performs a role or task, it is most commonly used to describe someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer.

Example sentences

  1. The performer danced gracefully on stage.
  2. The circus performer amazed the audience with their acrobatics.
  3. The singer was a talented performer and had a beautiful voice.
  4. The comedian made the audience laugh with their jokes.
  5. The actor was a versatile performer and could play many different characters.

Quotes

  • The real performer is one who always keeps his feet firmly on the ground and his head in the clouds.
  • The performer has to make himself comfortable with whatever the surroundings are.
  • A good performer is like a needle in a haystack - hard to find but worth the search.

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