humorist
/ˈhjuːmərɪst/
noun
- A person who writes or performs in a funny or amusing way, such as a comedian, satirist, or writer of humorous stories.
- She works as a humorist for a magazine, writing a weekly column that makes readers laugh.
- The humorist entertained the crowd with clever jokes and funny observations about daily life.
- Mark Twain is one of America's most famous humorists, known for his witty novels and essays.