vaudevillian
/vɔdˈvɪliən/
noun
- A performer who works in vaudeville, a type of variety show popular in the early 20th century featuring acts like comedy, music, and dance.
- She trained as a vaudevillian, learning juggling and comedy routines.
- Many famous actors started their careers as vaudevillians in traveling shows.
- The old vaudevillian told stories about performing on stages across the country.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of vaudeville or its performers.
- His vaudevillian antics made the audience laugh with silly props and exaggerated gestures.
- The theater's vaudevillian atmosphere included bright lights and lively music.
- The comedian had a vaudevillian style with quick jokes and physical humor.