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Definition of vaudevillian

vaudevillian

/ˌvɔːdˈvɪl.i.ən/
vaude · vil · li · an
Plural:vaudevillians
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or reminiscent of vaudeville entertainment, especially in featuring broad physical comedy, musical variety, or theatrical exaggeration.

Example

"The director added a few vaudevillian sight gags to lighten the mood of the play."

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• noun

1

A performer or entertainer who appears in vaudeville shows, such as a comedian, singer, dancer, or acrobat.

Example

"Many early film stars began their careers as traveling vaudevillians on the stage circuit."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'vaudeville' plus the suffix '-ian'. 'Vaudeville' comes from French 'chanson du Vau de Vire', referring to satirical songs originally composed in the Vire valley of Normandy.

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