crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər How to pronounce crowd-pleaser (audio)
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daringTony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

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Netflix may be releasing a series about famous trainwrecks starting June 10, but its June 2025 lineup overall is on track to be a crowd-pleaser. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 31 May 2025 The tracksuits and sequins will be a certain crowd-pleaser. Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 May 2025 One such crowd-pleaser is the ever-popular deviled egg, a dish that is both simple and versatile. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 26 May 2025 The Four Seasons appears to be picking up momentum as a late-breaking crowd-pleaser aimed directly at Emmy voters who miss the good old days of Tina Fey and Steve Carell sharing space on NBC. Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowd-pleaser was in 1943

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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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