crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər How to pronounce crowd-pleaser (audio)
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daringTony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

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Thanksgiving side dish recipes Sweet Potato Casserole This sweet side dish is a crowd-pleaser and extremely customizable. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 The famed complex of gardens, conservatories, and fountains in the leafy hills south of Philadelphia is about to unveil a jaw-dropping $250 million expansion that ensures this historic icon will continue to be a crowd-pleaser for decades to come. William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 The release of this crowd-pleaser of a song is a cherry on top of a huge few years for him. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024 This most iconic of snacks comes in many variations, but here's a traditional crowd-pleaser. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowd-pleaser was in 1943

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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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