humorist

noun
UK: /ˈhjuːmərɪst/
US: /ˈhjuːmərɪst/

  1. A person who tells jokes or writes funny things.

    1. The humorist told a joke.
    2. The famous humorist is known for his satirical observations.

  2. A writer or performer who uses humor, irony, or satire to entertain or inform.

    1. He's a great humorist.
    2. The political humorist often appeared on television talk shows.

Synonyms

comedian joker wit satirist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humorist" in English means: A person who tells jokes or writes funny things., A writer or performer who uses humor, irony, or satire to entertain or inform..

The phonetic transcription of "humorist" is /ˈhjuːmərɪst/ in British English and /ˈhjuːmərɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humorist": comedian, joker, wit, satirist.

Example usage of "humorist": "The humorist told a joke.". More examples on the page.