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busker

/ˈbʌskər/

Meanings
noun
A person who makes money by passing the hat (soliciting donations) while entertaining the public (often by playing a musical instrument) on the streets or in other public area such as a park or market.

Examples :

"The young busker played his guitar in the town square, hoping to earn enough money for dinner. "
person music entertainment job culture

Related Words

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration public

public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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market noun

/ˈmɑːkɪt/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/

A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.

"The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh."

Illustration passing

passing verb

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

To change place.

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

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entertaining verb

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ/

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

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donations noun

/dəʊˈneɪʃənz/ /doʊˈneɪʃənz/

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

"They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas."

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streets noun

/stɹiːts/

A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

"Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right."

Illustration soliciting

soliciting verb

/səˈlɪsɪtɪŋ/ /soʊˈlɪsɪtɪŋ/

To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

"to solicit alms, or a favour"

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "