performers
word · lemma: performer
Definition
People who present, sing, act, dance, or entertain an audience, especially in shows, plays, concerts, or other live events.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for people on stage or in live events—can refer to singers, dancers, actors, magicians, etc. Often plural ('the performers'), includes both main and supporting acts. Not the same as 'artists' (who create art) or 'players' (in sports or some games).
Spanish: artistas - intérpretesPortuguese (BR): artistas - intérpretesPortuguese (PT): artistas - intérpretesChinese (Simplified): 表演者 - 演员Chinese (Traditional): 表演者 - 演員Hindi: कलाकार - प्रस्तोताArabic: المؤدون - الفنانونBengali: শিল্পীরা - পরিবেশকরাRussian: исполнителиJapanese: 出演者 - パフォーマーVietnamese: người biểu diễnKorean: 공연자 - 연기자Turkish: performansçı - gösterici - sahne sanatçısıUrdu: فنکار - مظاہرہ کرنے والےIndonesian: penampil
Example Sentences
The performers bowed at the end of the show.
basic
The young street performers drew a big crowd downtown.
natural
The performers are getting ready backstage.
basic
The circus has many talented performers.
basic
A few performers stayed after the concert to talk with fans.
natural
All the performers wore costumes for the festival.
natural