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comedian

[ kuh-mee-dee-uhn ]

noun

  1. a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.
  2. an actor in comedy.
  3. a writer of comedy.
  4. any comical or amusing person.


comedian

/ °ìəˈ³¾¾±Ë»åɪə²Ô /

noun

  1. an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc
  2. an actor in comedy
  3. an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically
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Origin of comedian1

1575–85; < Middle French comediain; comedy, -ian
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Of particular concern for the charity is the proposed demolition of the existing station concourse, with its president, comedian Griff Rhys Jones, previously saying they "cannot accept that this is the best way forward".

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The impulse to burst into song is natural for the musical comedian.

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Lindhome also includes a few songs that didn’t make it into “Dead Inside†— “90 Percent Sure,†a back-and-forth duet with fellow comedian Ken Marino, looks back at the comedian’s breakup with an unnamed ex-boyfriend.

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The BBC show Extraordinary Portraits, hosted by comedian Bill Bailey, pairs people who have a notable achievement with an artist to have their portrait painted.

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The actor and comedian said he’s nervous from the get-go.

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