Definition

A person who removes their clothes in a performance, often in a provocative manner, usually for entertainment purposes.

Example

The audience cheered as the stripper danced on stage.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new club downtown?

Yeah, I heard they have a great stripper show on weekends.

I wonder what the performances are like.

I've heard they're really entertaining, a lot of people enjoy them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stripper → It is formed from "strip" (from Old English *strippian*, meaning to remove or take off) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A stripper is a person who removes clothing, typically in a performance context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'removes' ('strip') clothing, and the '-er' just means a person. This helps you remember that a stripper is someone who takes off clothes.

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