performer
US /pɚˈfɔrmɚ/
Definition
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Every performer received warm applause from the audience at the end of the show.
Word Family
Synonyms
- artista person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
- entertainera person who tries to please or amuse
- playera person who participates in or is skilled at some game
Collocations
- Easy talented circus performerdescribing talented circus performer (endowed with talent or talents)
- Medium top sales performer of the yearto top sales performer of the year, meaning to be superior or better than some standard
- Hard reward consistent high performersto reward consistent high performers, meaning to bestow honor or rewards upon
- Very Hard perennial underperformer facing dismissaldescribing perennial underperformer facing dismissal ((botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.