Synonyms of the word

comedian

• n. An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
• n. (by extension) Any person who is characteristically humorous or amusing.
• n. A writer of comedy.

actor

• n. A person who performs in a theatrical play or film.
• n. One who acts; a doer.
• n. One who takes part in a situation.
• n. (law) An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.
• n. (law) One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.
• n. (policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action.
• n. (software engineering) The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).

comic

• adj. Funny; amusing; comical.
• adj. Relating to comedy.
• n. A comedian.
• n. A story composed of cartoon images arranged in sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.
• n. (Britain) A children's newspaper.

histrion

• n. (obsolete) A stage actor.

performer

• n. One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

player

• n. One that plays.
• n. One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
• n. A significant participant.
• n. (informal) A person who plays the field rather than having a long-term sexual relationship.

thespian

• adj. Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.
• n. An actor or player.