Words / A2

p-uh-FORM-uh/pəˈfɔːmə/

A performer entertains an audience: a street performer, a circus performer, a talented performer. Actor, singer, and dancer are more specific cousins. Audience watches. Performance is the show. Do not write performer when you mean reformer, or perfume.

Meaning

A person who sings, acts, or entertains in front of people.

Examples

• “The street performer collected coins in a hat.”
• “A performer juggled in front of the station.”
• “The festival pays local performers for the weekend.”

Good to know

a street / circus performer. Specific cousins: actor, singer. Show: performance. Mix-up: perfume.

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