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vaudevillian

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vaude·vil·lian  (vôd-vlyn, vd-, vôd-)
n.
One, especially a performer, who works in vaudeville.

vaude·villian adj.

vaudevillian [ˌvəʊdəˈvɪlɪən ˌvɔː-]
n also vaudevillist
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a person who writes for or performs in vaudeville
adj
(Performing Arts / Theatre) of, characteristic of, or relating to vaudeville
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.vaudevillian - a performer who works in vaudeville
performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience


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Designed to house vaudevillian acts, over time the privately-owned theater has been renovated as a movie house and special events venue.
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