A dramatic performer popular in the Roman Empire who represented mythological stories through gestures and actions, supported by music and a…

A person who takes part in a particular activity purely for pleasure or interest rather than as a professional; a person who engages in a pursuit…

A person dressed in character. Obsolete.

In various specific applications. Applied to a person, esp. a professional entertainer.

A male performer or speaker making his first appearance before the public. Also, a young woman who has recently ‘come out’ (see to come out 8c at come…

colloquial (originally U.S.). Chiefly with old (also ageing, venerable, etc.). A veteran of many military or political campaigns, or (later)…

Theatre slang. A performer who plays several different instruments. Obsolete. rare.

An actor or performer belonging to a troupe.

Originally Theatre (see quot. 1909); hence gen. a ‘passenger’ in any enterprise or situation.

The performer or performers of such a piece of entertainment; an entertainer or group of entertainers; a band. Frequently with modifying word.

In various specific or technical senses. U.S. Theatre. (See quot. 1923.) Cf. single act n. at single, adj. compounds 2a.

a performance (originally in vaudeville) by one entertainer; also, an entertainer who performs unaccompanied.

attributive, esp. as warm-up man.

warmer-up, something that warms oneself or another up; spec. (a) a preliminary item designed to put an audience in a receptive mood; also, one who…