comedienne

/kəˌmidiˈɛn/
noun
  1. A woman who performs comedy, especially as a professional entertainer.
    • The comedienne told hilarious stories about her family.
    • She started her career as a stand-up comedienne in small clubs.
    • The award for best comedienne went to a rising star from Chicago.
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