1. a performer who does acrobatic feats in the air, especially on a trapeze or tightrope

Examples

• The aerialist gracefully swung from trapeze to trapeze high above the circus crowd.
• She trained for years to become a professional aerialist.
• The young aerialist performed without a safety net.
• Circus aerialists must have exceptional strength and balance.
• The aerialist’s routine included flips and spins thirty feet in the air.
• He watched in amazement as the aerialist walked across the tightrope.