performer

per-for-mer · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.

  2. 2.

    Someone who carries out or accomplishes a task or activity.

  3. 3.

    Something that functions or works in a particular way.

Related words

See also: entertainer, perform, performance
Synonyms: actor, artist, entertainer, musician

Etymology

From Old French parfournir meaning "to accomplish, complete," plus the agent suffix -er.