comedian
noun
co·me·di·an
kə-ˈmē-dē-ən 
1
2
: a comical individual
specifically
: a professional entertainer who uses any of various physical or verbal means to be amusing
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You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian.
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Currently sitting as the highest-grossing comedian and a bankable movie star in both comedy and drama, Kevin Hart is now adding a new title to his resume – entertainment and business mogul.
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Makena Kelly: A lot of other celebrities, like comedians, who have podcasts as well.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
Makena Kelly: A lot of other celebrities, like comedians, who have podcasts as well.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedian. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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comedian
noun
co·me·di·an
kə-ˈmēd-ē-ən
1
: an actor who plays in comedy
2
: a comical individual
especially
: a humorous professional entertainer
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