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

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Their comfort food options, like vegan burgers and loaded fries, are always crowd-pleasers. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025 This sketch first appeared in season 49 and is still a crowd-pleaser. Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 These crowd-pleasers are bite-sized, high quality and familiar with a twist. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 This stylish duo of rocking chairs, paired with a compact glass-top table, is an Amazon crowd-pleaser for its blend of comfort, durability, and charm. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser 

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 27 Jan. 2025.

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