comedians
word · lemma: comedian
Definition
Comedians are people who make others laugh, often by telling jokes or performing funny acts on stage or on television.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to stand-up performers or TV personalities. Formal written plural is 'comedians'; never 'comedian' for groups. Sometimes includes actors in comedy shows. Often used in expressions like 'stand-up comedians' or 'famous comedians.'
Spanish: comediantePortuguese (BR): comediantePortuguese (PT): comedianteChinese (Simplified): 喜剧演员Chinese (Traditional): 喜劇演員Hindi: कॉमेडियनArabic: ممثلون كوميديونBengali: কৌতুকবিদ - কমেডিয়ানRussian: комикиJapanese: コメディアンVietnamese: diễn viên hàiKorean: 코미디언Turkish: komedyenUrdu: مزاحیہ فنکارIndonesian: komedian
Example Sentences
Many comedians tell jokes about everyday life.
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The comedians performed on stage last night.
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Some comedians use real-life stories to make their audience laugh.
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Late-night shows often invite famous comedians as guests.
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Children love to watch funny comedians on TV.
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Have you ever seen any comedians live? They're even funnier in person.
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