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comedienne

/kəˌmiːdiˈɛn/
co · me · di · enne
Plural:comediennes
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comedienne Lexical Profile

comedienne Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A female entertainer who makes an audience laugh by telling jokes or performing humorous routines, or a female actor who performs in comedies.

Example

"The legendary comedienne had the entire theater roaring with laughter from the moment she stepped onto the stage."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the gender-neutral term "comedian" is widely preferred for performers of all genders, making "comedienne" seem somewhat dated in many contexts.

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• Nearby Words

comedian
comedic
comedically
comedienne
comedown
comedy
comer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French comédienne, the feminine form of comédien (comedian or actor), ultimately from Ancient Greek kōmōidia (comedy).

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