comedienne

noun

co·​me·​di·​enne kə-ˌmē-dē-ˈen How to pronounce comedienne (audio)
Synonyms of comediennenext
: a woman who is a comedian

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Pop singer comedienne Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star, a most appropriate choice. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 So much so that the Canadian comedienne took to the podium to dedicate a speech to her former costar during his star ceremony. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026 Earlier this month, Obama hosted comedienne Carol Burnett on her podcast. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 Sarah Jessica Parker praises 'inspiration' Carol Burnett Legendary comedienne Burnett was in the audience, and Parker, 60, thanked her for both her artistic contributions as well as her life-changing impact on the star's family. Ema Sasic, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedienne

Word History

Etymology

French comédienne, feminine of comédien comedian, from comédie

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comedienne was in 1834

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“Comedienne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedienne. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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comedienne

noun
co·​me·​di·​enne kə-ˌmēd-ē-ˈen How to pronounce comedienne (audio)
: a female comedian

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