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 daring …Tony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

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And this bawdy crowd-pleaser at least has the courage of its crackpot convictions. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Its ceramic, nonstick cooktop measures 12 inches by 22 inches, giving you plenty of space to cook up eggs, pancakes, burgers, steaks, and more crowd-pleasers. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 These baked sliders will be a crowd-pleaser at any party. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 May. 2026.

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