1. a performer in vaudeville shows

1. relating to or characteristic of vaudeville

Examples

• The old vaudevillian told stories about performing in theaters across the country.
• She learned her comedic timing from studying classic vaudevillian acts.
• His vaudevillian style of humor included physical comedy and wordplay.
• The museum displayed costumes worn by famous vaudevillians of the early 1900s.
• Her vaudevillian background helped her succeed in musical theater.
• The comedian’s vaudevillian approach delighted audiences of all ages.