Jester

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛstər/

Definitions of jester

noun a professional entertainer who performs in a foolish or silly manner to amuse others

Example Sentences

A1 The jester made everyone in the court laugh with his silly jokes.

A2 The jester wore a colorful costume and entertained the audience with his tricks.

B1 The jester's job was to amuse the king and his guests during feasts and celebrations.

B2 The jester's witty remarks often revealed deeper truths about the society he lived in.

C1 The jester's performances were a mix of humor, satire, and social commentary.

C2 The jester's role as a court entertainer required intelligence, quick thinking, and a sharp wit.

Examples of jester in a Sentence

formal The jester entertained the royal court with his witty jokes and acrobatic skills.

informal The jester had everyone in stitches with his hilarious antics at the party.

slang That jester is a real clown, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.

figurative She played the role of the jester in the office, lightening the mood with her humor during stressful times.

Grammatical Forms of jester

• past tense: jesters
• plural: jesters
• comparative: more jester
• superlative: most jester
• present tense: jests
• future tense: will jest
• perfect tense: have jest
• continuous tense: is jesting
• singular: jester
• positive degree: jester
• infinitive: to jest
• gerund: jesting
• participle: jesting

Origin and Evolution of jester

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'jester' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'jestour' which was derived from the Latin word 'gestor' meaning 'carrier of tales'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jester' evolved to refer to a professional entertainer who performed antics and jokes to amuse others, especially in the royal court. The role of jesters evolved from storytellers to entertainers known for their wit and humor.