pleaser

noun

pleas·​er ˈplē-zər How to pronounce pleaser (audio)
plural pleasers
: a person or thing that offers pleasure or satisfaction
A classic corner bar and restaurant that's been updated, Dino's serves a pleaser of a brunch while it weaves the business' Italian heritage into the menu.Carol Deptolla
often used in combination
Cerith Wyn Evans's work looks impressive. His big, sprawling, humming white neons are real eye-pleasers.Eddy Frankel
see also crowd-pleaser, people pleaser

Examples of pleaser in a Sentence

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Get The Recipe 14 of 20 Instant Pot White Chicken Chili A pot of white chicken chili is an instant crowd pleaser from church potlucks to a table of kids. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 At its best, the French 75 is a bright and charming drink, a crowd pleaser of the highest order, with the kind of protean simplicity that both encourages and rewards experimentation. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024 Yeti Beverage Bucket $150 $105 at Amazon As mentioned above, the Beverage Bucket is a real crowd and party pleaser. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Southern cooks and social media influencers agree: Onion boils are an instant crowd pleaser. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleaser 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleaser was in the 15th century

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“Pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleaser. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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