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Definition of busker

busker

/ˈbʌs.kər/
bus · ker
Plural:buskers
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busker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for voluntary monetary donations.

Example

"A talented busker playing the violin drew a large crowd outside the subway station."

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• Rhymes for busker

• Nearby Words

businessy
busing
busk
busker
busload
busser
bust

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'busk' (to perform in public for money), which entered English in the mid-19th century, probably from earlier nautical slang 'busk' (to cruise about) and ultimately from Spanish 'buscar' or French 'busquer', meaning 'to seek'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Busker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/busker
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