Definition

Proper noun * Lucille Ball: An American actress and comedienne, celebrated as one of the most iconic stars in the history of television. She is best known for her leading role in the groundbreaking and highly popular sitcom I Love Lucy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lucille Ball was a pioneer for women in the entertainment industry.
  • The museum has an exhibit dedicated to the career of Lucille Ball.
  • Many comedians cite Lucille Ball as a major influence.

Advanced Usage

• "a Lucille Ball-esque performance": Used adjectivally to describe a comedic performance characterized by impeccable timing, physical slapstick, and a relatable, expressive persona.
  • The actress gave a Lucille Ball-esque performance in the classic comedy scene.

Variants and Related Words

• Ball, Lucille Ball: The full name.
• Lucy (informal): A common shorthand reference to her most famous character, Lucy Ricardo, often used colloquially to refer to the actress herself due to the character's iconic status.
  • I've been watching reruns of Lucy all afternoon.

Synonyms

• Comedienne: A female comedian.
• Television icon: A person who is widely recognized and admired as a symbol of television.
• Sitcom star: A leading performer in situation comedies.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Pulling a Lucy": An informal phrase referring to attempting a poorly planned or comically ambitious scheme that leads to a chaotic or funny situation, inspired by the plots of .
  • Trying to bake that huge cake without a proper recipe was like pulling a Lucy.

Noun

1. United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)