juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce juggler (audio)
1
a
: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them
b
: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness
2
: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

Examples of juggler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Enjoy live Parisian music, delectable French macarons, a mime, a juggler, a magician, a bubble artist, lawn games and an Eiffel Tower photo backdrop. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 What has also remained since this Cirque du Soleil production debuted 19 years ago is the array of trapeze artists, hand-balancing performers, contortionists, aerialists, flying bicycle acts, jugglers, roue cyr wheelists, tournik (horizontal bars) troupes, trampoline acrobats and comedy bits. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024 The 60-minute family-friendly show features exhilarating performances by the company’s cast of colorfully attired acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and more, all set to a lively score created by Rob Reich and performed by the six-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024 Acts will include master jugglers, low wire fanatics, contortion, wild trampoline antics, and even a wheel of death. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for juggler 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of juggler was in the 14th century

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“Juggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggler. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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