Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific individual: "Steve Martin" refers to a United States actor and comedian, born in 1945. It is the name of a well-known person in the entertainment industry.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Steve Martin is famous for his roles in comedies like "The Jerk" and "Father of the Bride".
  • I read a biography about Steve Martin and his career in stand-up comedy.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a cultural reference: The name can be used to represent a style of intelligent, absurdist comedy.
  • His humor has a bit of that Steve Martin wit.

Variants and Related Words

• Martin, Steve: An alternative ordering of the name.
• Steve Martin (noun phrase): The full name functions as a single proper noun entity.

Synonyms

• Comedian: A performer who tells jokes and entertains an audience. (Note: This is a general term; "Steve Martin" is a specific instance.)
• Actor: A person whose profession is acting on stage, in films, or on television. (Note: This is a general term; "Steve Martin" is a specific instance.)

Related Phrases

• "A Steve Martin film": A movie featuring Steve Martin as an actor or writer.
  • "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is a classic Steve Martin film.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. United States actor and comedian (born in 1945)