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Definition of performer

performer

/pərˈfɔːr.mər/
per · form · er
Plural:performers
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• noun

1

A person who entertains an audience, such as an actor, musician, singer, or dancer.

Example

"The seasoned street performer drew a large crowd with her acoustic guitar and expressive vocals."

2

A person, organization, financial asset, or machine evaluated in terms of how effectively it functions or achieves results.

Example

"The technology sector was the strongest performer in the stock market during the third quarter."

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• Nearby Words

performable
performance
performatively
performer
perfume
perfumer
perfumery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the verb perform and the agent suffix -er; perform derives from Anglo-French parfourmer, an alteration of Old French parfournir ('to complete or accomplish'), influenced by Latin forma ('form').

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