humorist

noun

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

Examples of humorist in a Sentence

Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist.
Recent Examples on the Web In 1993, humorist Dave Barry conducted an experiment to see if Pop-Tarts would actually burst into flames if left in a toaster too long. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024 For most of the rest of his career, Keith was a sly humorist, a good-natured blowhard, a chronicler of what really happens below thick skin. Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 Throughout, Hammel proves a sharp humorist fixated on showcasing and satirizing annoying, ignorant people. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024 The publisher, Roger Price (who was also a humorist), rejected the pitch but suggested that Mr. Greenburg come back to him with another book idea. Glenn Rifkin, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023 The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023 The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented by Wells Fargo and named after the late writer and humorist of the same name, honors those who've had an impact on society. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023 The Mark Twain Prize is given to humorists who affect American society in ways similar to Samuel Clemens, the esteemed 19th-century novelist and essayist also known as Mark Twain. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023 The actor and humorist reflects on his experiences in nature. 10 SOLITO (Hogarth, $18). Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of humorist was circa 1586

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“Humorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humorist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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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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