Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female comedian: A woman who performs comedy, telling jokes or performing humorous acts to entertain an audience.
   • A female actor in a comedy: A woman who performs a role in a comedic play, film, or show.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The talented comedienne had the entire audience laughing with her sharp observations.
  • She began her career as a comedienne in small clubs before starring in her own television show.
  • In the classic play, the comedienne played the role of the witty maid.

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically denotes gender, distinguishing a female performer from a male comedian. It is often used in contexts discussing the art, history, or profession of comedy.
  • The festival featured a panel discussion on the challenges faced by a comedienne in the industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Comedian (noun): A person who performs comedy, typically used as a gender-neutral term, though historically male-default.
• Comedic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of comedy.
  • She has a great comedic timing.

Synonyms

• Comic (noun): A performer who tells jokes.
• Humorist (noun): A person who writes or performs humorous material.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Steal the show": To attract the most attention and praise, often through a performance. A talented comedienne can do this.
  • The supporting comedienne nearly stole the show with her hilarious monologue.

Noun

1. a female comedian
2. a female actor in a comedy