noun a person who has a fear of clowns
Used in the study of phobias, particularly fear of clowns
Relevant in discussions about specific fears and anxiety disorders
Associated with horror movies, haunted houses, and other forms of media that feature clowns as scary figures
A writer may use the term 'coulrophobe' when writing about phobias or horror stories involving clowns.
A psychologist may use 'coulrophobe' when diagnosing a patient who has an extreme fear of clowns.
An entertainer may come across the term 'coulrophobe' when dealing with audience members who are scared of clowns.
An event planner may need to be aware of coulrophobia when organizing events to ensure that attendees who are coulrophobic are not triggered by clown performers.