pierrot
/ˈpɪr.oʊ/
noun
- A stock character from French pantomime, typically a sad clown with a white face, loose white costume, and a ruffled collar.
- She dressed as a pierrot for the costume party, complete with white makeup and a black hat.
- In the play, the pierrot silently mimes his unrequited love for Columbine.
- The children laughed at the pierrot's exaggerated sad expressions during the show.
- A performer or entertainer who dresses and acts like this clown character.
- A pierrot entertained the crowd at the carnival with juggling and gentle humor.
- He studied the movements of famous pierrots to perfect his own silent comedy routine.
- The street performer wore a classic pierrot costume and made balloon animals.
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