1. a person who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
Usage: formal

Examples

• The circus funambulist gracefully crossed the high wire without a net.
• Philippe Petit, the famous funambulist, walked between the Twin Towers in 1974.
• The young funambulist practiced daily to perfect her balance.
• Street performers included a talented funambulist who drew large crowds.
• The funambulist’s performance required years of training and exceptional skill.
• Medieval festivals often featured a funambulist as entertainment for the crowds.