entertainer

Definition of Entertainer in English :

1. entertainer

a person who tries to please or amuse

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Entertainer

noun

1.

a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments

2.

any person who entertains

noun

a person who entertains others, esp. professionally; a popular singer, dancer, comedian, etc.

v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains

v.tr.

1. To hold the attention of (someone) with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse.

2. To extend hospitality toward: entertain friends at dinner.

3.

a. To consider; contemplate: entertain an idea.

b. To hold in mind; harbor: entertained few illusions.

4. Archaic To continue with; maintain.

5. Obsolete To employ; hire.

6. Obsolete To give admittance to; receive.

v.intr.

1. To show hospitality to guests.

2. To provide entertainment.