noun
- people who write or perform comedy; writers or entertainers known for their humor
Usage: plural of humorist
Examples
- Mark Twain and Dave Barry are famous American humorists.
- The magazine featured articles by several well-known humorists.
- Many humorists use everyday situations as material for their jokes.
- The comedy club hosted a night featuring local humorists.
- Some humorists write books while others perform stand-up comedy.
- Political humorists often comment on current events through satire.