juggler

noun

jug·​gler ˈjə-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce juggler (audio)
1
a
: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them
b
: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness
2
: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

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Entertainers such as jugglers, stilt walkers, trick ropers, aerialists and mimes are all set to perform in the plaza. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025 So, cue the aerialists, contortionists, acrobats (two on roller-skates, and no wife has ever trusted a husband more), a sand artist, a speed juggler and a dude who surfs on an ever-growing stack of rolling cylinders. David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024 Besides being a terrific actor, comedian and author, Turk Pipkin is an expert juggler. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024 The Chinese diabolo jugglers, skilled in the mesmerizing art of catching yoyo-like objects on long ropes, fan out into the audience to do some tremendous tosses. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for juggler 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jogelour minstrel, magician, from Anglo-French jugleur, jogolur, from Latin joculator, from joculari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of juggler was in the 14th century

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“Juggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggler. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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