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Definition of improviser

improviser

/ˈɪm.prəˌvaɪ.zɚ/
im · pro · vis · er
Adverb:improvisationally
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Plural:improvisers
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Adjective:improvisational
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• noun

1

A performer, such as a musician, actor, or comedian, who creates and performs music, dialogue, or verse spontaneously without a script or prior preparation.

Example

"As a seasoned jazz saxophonist, she was a brilliant improviser who could spin a simple melody into a complex solo."

2

A person who devises a solution, makes something, or manages a situation on the spot using whatever materials or resources are immediately available.

Example

"When the camping stove broke, he proved to be a resourceful improviser by building a cooking grate out of flat river stones."

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• Nearby Words

improvisational
improvisatrix
improvise
improviser
imprudence
imprudent
imprudently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'improvise' plus the agent suffix '-er'; 'improvise' comes via French 'improviser' from Italian 'improvvisare', ultimately from Latin 'improvisus' meaning 'unforeseen' or 'not provided for beforehand'.

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