1. performers in vaudeville shows, which were variety entertainment acts popular in the early 20th century
Usage: historical

Examples

• The old theater once hosted famous vaudevillians who sang, danced, and told jokes.
• Many vaudevillians later transitioned to radio and early television.
• The museum displays costumes worn by vaudevillians from the 1920s.
• Some vaudevillians performed magic tricks as part of their acts.
• The documentary featured interviews with the children of former vaudevillians.
• Vaudevillians often traveled from city to city performing their routines.