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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Laugh-In comedienne Ruth Buzzi died at age 88 on May 1 at her home in Texas. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Pop singer comedienne Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star, a most appropriate choice. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 Impacciatore, however, is a gifted, full-throttle comedienne who makes sure Esmerelda is much more than a villain. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026 The relationship between legendary comedienne Deborah Vance and millennial writer Ava Daniels has gone through ups, downs, fantastic successes, and nightmarish lawsuits. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 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

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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 7 Jul. 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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