aerialist

noun

ae·​ri·​al·​ist ˈer-ē-ə-list How to pronounce aerialist (audio)
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: one who performs feats in the air or above the ground especially on the trapeze

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The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils. Michele Cardon, Oc Register, 22 May 2025 Dialing into other nostalgic, but popular music, the line has a show playing the hits of Queen, marrying a live rock band with orchestral and aerialist accompaniment in the Panorama Lounge. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025 Emilie is an Olympic rhythm gymnast turned aerialist, contortionist and stunt artist. Partner Content, Variety, 8 May 2025 Dee Dee Simon* (singer) Sebastian and Sonia* (aerialists) When is the AGT finale? Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for aerialist

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerialist was in 1846

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“Aerialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerialist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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