Definition

Noun: A performer whose act involves the gradual removal of clothing, typically in a seductive or erotic manner, to musical accompaniment, as a form of adult entertainment.

Usage

The term "striptease artist" is a formal or descriptive term for a performer in this specific genre. It is used in contexts ranging from neutral descriptions to legal or professional classifications.

Examples

• The club featured a talented striptease artist who incorporated dance and theater into her performance.
• He worked for years as a striptease artist before transitioning into acting.
• The documentary profiled the lives of several striptease artists.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a broader cultural or analytical context to discuss the profession as an art form or a facet of the entertainment industry, separating the performer's skill from purely prurient interest.

Variants and Related Words

• Stripper (noun): A more common, informal, and often direct synonym for "striptease artist." Its connotation can be more blunt.
• Ecdysiast (noun): A humorous or euphemistic term coined by writer H.L. Mencken, using the scientific word for molting (ecdysis). It is used in a deliberately fancy or ironic way.
• Exotic dancer (noun): A broader term that may include striptease but can also refer to dancers who perform in revealing costumes without a full striptease act.
• Peeler (noun, informal, chiefly British): A dated slang term for a striptease artist.

Synonyms

• Stripper
• Ecdysiast (humorous/euphemistic)
• Exotic dancer (related, broader)

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To do a striptease / To perform a striptease: The verbal phrase describing the act itself.
  • She performed a classic striptease to a jazz standard.
• Striptease show / Striptease act: Common collocations referring to the performance.
  • The venue is known for its elaborate striptease shows.

Noun

1. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music