1. a traditional comic character in French pantomime, typically dressed in white with a ruffled collar and conical hat
Usage: theatrical; often capitalized when referring to the specific character
2. a person dressed as or performing as this character

Examples

• The pierrot entertained children at the carnival with silent gestures.
• She dressed as a pierrot for the costume party, complete with white face paint.
• The traditional pierrot character appears in many French theatrical works.
• The street performer’s pierrot costume was beautifully detailed.
• Pierrot is known for his sad, lovelorn expressions in pantomime.
• The ballet featured a melancholy pierrot as the main character.