Definition

A woman who performs comedy, telling jokes or acting in a funny way to entertain an audience.

Example

The comedienne had the audience laughing throughout her entire performance.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new comedienne performing at the club this weekend?

No, I haven't! What's her name?

I think her name is Sarah, and I've heard she's really funny.

That sounds great! I love watching a good comedienne.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Comedienne → It is formed from "comedy" (from Old French *comédie*, meaning a humorous play or performance) and the feminine suffix "-enne" (used to denote a female). The word "comedienne" specifically refers to a female comedian or actress in comedic roles.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman performing in a humorous play ('comedy') — the '-enne' shows that she is female, making her a comedienne.

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