juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce juggler (audio)
1
a
: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them
b
: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness
2
: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

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Inside, aerialists, stilt walkers, mimes, jugglers, and dancers wandered around while Aliyah stood in the DJ booth pouring wine into people’s cups. Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 9 July 2024 Your goal is to get to the Venice Pier, an even more colorful, carnival-like spot with everything from jugglers to bodybuilders. Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 Around 20 jugglers, trapeze artists and concession stand workers are filtering into the big top that the majestic Circus Vargas uses to perform across 25 California cities 11 months out of the year. Gina Ryder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Pop-up parking lot carnivals, major roadways closed in all directions for months, impassioned protests over gas stations ... and, sure, clowns and jugglers in the middle of the road. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for juggler 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of juggler was in the 14th century

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“Juggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggler. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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