Definition

A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or performing funny acts.

Example

The comedian had the audience laughing all night long.

Conversation

Have you seen that new stand-up special with the comedian everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night — he was hilarious!

I love how a good comedian can just make you forget everything else for a while.

Absolutely! Laughter really is the best medicine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Comedian** → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "media" (from Latin *medius*, meaning middle). The word refers to someone who brings humor or entertainment to people together, often in a middle or shared space such as a stage.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who brings laughter 'together' ('com-') in a 'middle' space, like a stage — that's what a comedian does.

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