1. performers who do acrobatic acts high above the ground, typically on a trapeze, tightrope, or similar apparatus
Usage: circus performance; plural form

Examples

• The circus featured talented aerialists who performed breathtaking stunts on the trapeze.
• Young aerialists train for years to master their craft safely.
• The aerialists gracefully swung through the air without a safety net.
• Two aerialists performed a synchronized routine high above the audience.
• The school’s drama program included training for aspiring aerialists.
• Professional aerialists must maintain excellent physical fitness and coordination.