Looking for the meaning of the word CLOWN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLOWN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clown
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in clown (sense 2 of the noun)): perhaps of Low German origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klaʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated make-up
Short Definition:comic entertainer
Examples:- a circus clown
Definition:
an unsophisticated country person; a rustic.
Short Definition:unsophisticated country person
Word: Clown
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klaʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
behave in a comical or playful way
Short Definition:behave in comical way
Examples:- Harvey clowned around pretending to be a dog
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