juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər 

1

a

: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them

b

: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness

2

: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

Examples of juggler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chinese diabolo jugglers, skilled in the mesmerizing art of catching yoyo-like objects on long ropes, fan out into the audience to do some tremendous tosses. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024

Special events will include juggler Matt Tardy (Sept. 24) and the annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Nov. 22). —Dianne Sikkenga, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024

Inside, aerialists, stilt walkers, mimes, jugglers, and dancers wandered around while Aliyah stood in the DJ booth pouring wine into people’s cups. —Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 9 July 2024

Your goal is to get to the Venice Pier, an even more colorful, carnival-like spot with everything from jugglers to bodybuilders. —Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b