What is another word for clowns?

Pronunciation: [klˈa͡ʊnz] (IPA)

When we think of clowns, we often picture performers in colorful makeup and funny costumes who entertain us with their antics and jokes. However, there are many synonyms for the word clowns that also describe people who are known for being funny or silly. For example, the words jester, fool, buffoon, and prankster are all synonyms for clowns. Each of these words describes someone who is lighthearted and humorous, often making others laugh. While clowns may be a more specific term, using synonyms can help to add variety to your language and make your writing more interesting and descriptive.

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Usage examples for Clowns

The tumble over, the clowns chased each other around the ring, knocked each other down, and did a dozen other funny things.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
This Punchinello was a clown of clowns, and his droll dances and his merry tricks and songs had made thousands laugh.
"The Green Forest Fairy Book"
Loretta Ellen Brady

Famous quotes with Clowns

  • When I see professional clowns, mimes, or people who makes ballon animals, I think of their relatives and how disappointed they must be.
    Jimmy Fallon
  • When the heroes go off the stage, the clowns come on.
    Heinrich Heine
  • People don't buy from clowns.
    Claude C. Hopkins
  • I'm not a very serious person. You know how they say that clowns are very funny in public and are really sad at home? I'm really kind of stupid at home and more serious in public.
    Roland Joffe
  • I would hope they would be our fellow artists, rather than trying to emulate or idolize clowns like us.
    Maynard James Keenan

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