1. a female comedian; a woman who performs comedy
Usage: somewhat dated; often replaced by ‘comedian’ for all genders

Examples

• The comedienne had the audience laughing throughout her entire set.
• She started as a comedienne in small clubs before becoming a television star.
• The famous comedienne was known for her witty observations about daily life.
• Many prefer the gender-neutral term ‘comedian’ instead of comedienne.
• The comedienne’s timing was perfect during her stand-up routine.
• She was recognized as the best comedienne of her generation.