humorist

noun

hu·​mor·​ist ˈhyü-mə-rist How to pronounce humorist (audio)
ˈyü-
Synonyms of humoristnext
1
archaic : a person subject to whims
2
: a person specializing in or noted for humor

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Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist.
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Beginning on December 11, Mulaney and Kind will co-star in a new Broadway production titled All In: Comedy About Love, written by humorist and former SNL writer Simon Rich. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024 Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist, an award-winning author, and a frequent guest on TV and radio. —Ron Hart, Orange County Register, 30 Oct. 2024 The cowboy humorist saw politics as an endeavor for genial discussion, not a blood sport. —Steven Watts, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024 Social media commentators, including USA TODAY humorist Rex Huppke, connected Thursday's fly appearance with the insect landing in 2020. —James Powel, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for humorist 

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of humorist was circa 1586

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humorist

noun
hu·​mor·​ist ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəst How to pronounce humorist (audio)
ˈyüm-
: a person specializing in or noted for humor

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