Clown

Pronunciation: /klaʊn/

Definitions of clown

noun a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup

Example Sentences

A1 The clown at the circus made me laugh.

A2 The children were entertained by the clown's funny antics.

B1 The birthday party had a clown to entertain the kids.

B2 The professional clown performed at the comedy club.

C1 The clown's makeup and costume were meticulously designed for the performance.

C2 The renowned clown received a standing ovation for his brilliant act.

Examples of clown in a Sentence

formal The children were delighted by the performance of the professional clown at the birthday party.

informal Did you see that clown messing around at the circus yesterday?

slang That guy is such a clown, always making jokes and acting silly.

figurative Her bright red nose and oversized shoes made her look like a clown in the office meeting.

Grammatical Forms of clown

• past tense: clowned
• plural: clowns
• comparative: clownier
• superlative: clowniest
• present tense: clowns
• future tense: will clown
• perfect tense: have clowned
• continuous tense: is clowning
• singular: clown
• positive degree: clown
• infinitive: to clown
• gerund: clowning
• participle: clowning

Origin and Evolution of clown

First Known Use: 1563 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'clown' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'klunni', which referred to a clumsy or boorish person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'clown' has evolved to refer to a performer who uses physical comedy and exaggerated behavior to entertain audiences. It has also taken on a negative connotation to describe someone who is foolish or incompetent.