Vaudevilleans

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A member of a theatrical group that performed in variety shows showcasing music, dance, and comedy acts
2. An individual associated with a style of entertainment that features a mix of various performances, typically during the early 20th century
3. Someone involved in acts that entertain audiences through a combination of humor, music, and dramatic sketches in vaudeville productions

Etymology: "Vaudevilleans" is simply the plural of "vaudevillean," a performer in vaudeville. The singular form is the one that carries the etymology, and it is built by adding the suffix "-ean" to "vaudeville," so the plural adds only a final "s" to mark more than one performer. Vaudeville itself gave the name to a stage tradition of mixed acts, and the performers took their label from that tradition.

Synonyms: performers, entertainers