pleaser

noun

pleas·​er ˈplē-zər How to pronounce pleaser (audio)
plural pleasers
: a person or thing that offers pleasure or satisfaction
A classic corner bar and restaurant that's been updated, Dino's serves a pleaser of a brunch while it weaves the business' Italian heritage into the menu.Carol Deptolla
often used in combination
Cerith Wyn Evans's work looks impressive. His big, sprawling, humming white neons are real eye-pleasers.Eddy Frankel
see also crowd-pleaser, people pleaser

Examples of pleaser in a Sentence

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The delicately spicy Spear Estate Pinot Noir from Lompoc is another crowd pleaser. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 These are sure to be crowd pleasers, both for the young and young at heart. Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 The ultimate party food, dips are a perennial crowd pleaser that naturally bring people together. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 The best-selling Cloud Turkish cotton robe from Parachute is always a crowd pleaser. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleaser 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleaser was in the 15th century

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“Pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleaser. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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