Comedian (noun)

1. A person who performs in comedy shows or acts.
2. A person who tells jokes and amusing stories to entertain others.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french comédien, from latin comoedia (see comedy).

Examples:

1. He was a famous comedian who made people laugh all over the world.
2. She was a comedian who specialized in observational comedy.
3. The comedian was well-known for his stand-up comedy routine.
4. The comedian was a regular guest on the talk show.
5. The comedian was a master of mimicry and impressions.