noun
performer
puh-FAW-muh
noun
1
A person who performs for an audience, such as an actor, musician, or dancer.
"She has been a professional performer since she was twelve."
2
Someone or something that achieves a particular level of results.
"The fund has been a strong performer over the past decade."
How to Use Performer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who performs on stage, or more broadly, anything judged by how well it does.
Common pairings
top performer
talented performer
stage performer
Word Forms
performers plural
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