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

Recent Examples on the Web Fain is a fan, too — the restaurant has traditional Italian fare (the homemade saffron tagliolini is a crowd-pleaser), and tables spill out onto sidewalks framed with bougainvillea. Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024 No matter who first paired the classic ingredients, the result is the same: a tropical cocktail that's creamy, rich and fruity, and the ultimate crowd-pleaser all summer long. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024 The Fall Guy is a high-adrenaline action crowd-pleaser, a sweet rom-com, an ode to grueling stunt work, and a burst of movie-star charisma. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2024 Anytime Vader shows up, that's a crowd-pleaser, so that's an easy one. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser 

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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