jester

/ˈdʒɛstər/
noun
  1. A person who entertained a king or noble court by telling jokes, doing tricks, and making people laugh, often wearing a colorful costume and a hat with bells.
    • The museum had a costume exhibit featuring a traditional jester's outfit with bells.
    • The jester performed a silly dance that made the entire court laugh.
    • In medieval times, a jester was one of the few people who could speak freely to the king.
  2. A person who often jokes or acts playfully; a clown or comedian.
    • At the party, Mark was the jester, keeping everyone entertained with his funny stories.
    • The office jester organized a hilarious skit for the holiday celebration.
    • She played the role of the class jester, always making her friends smile.