Synonyms for

Pierrot

Verb / ˈpɪˈrrɑ:t / Another word for pierrot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pierrot is a character from traditional pantomime, usually portrayed as a sad clown dressed in white.

Synonyms & similar words

pierrot jester harlequin merry-andrew entertainer buffoon fool joker mummer zanni acrobat

Example sentences

  1. The pierrot performed a hilarious skit at the circus.
  2. I dressed up as a pierrot for Halloween.
  3. The pierrot's white face makeup made him look melancholy.
  4. The children giggled at the antics of the pierrot.
  5. The pierrot's performance brought laughter and applause from the audience.

Quotes

  • 'Life is a pierrot show. It's always changing, but the audience is always the same.' - Charles M. Schulz
  • 'The pierrot's tears are his makeup.' - Jean Antoine Watteau
  • 'Behind the painted smile of a pierrot lies a thousand untold stories.' - Unknown

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