Fire-eater
/ˈfaɪər iːtər/noun
A person who performs the trick of eating fire for entertainment.
The circus had a fire-eater who amazed the audience with his daring act.
Often appears as...
- circus fire-eater
- fire-eater performer
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Circus Context
Commonly used to describe circus performers who literally eat fire as an act.
The fire-eater at the end of the show became the night's biggest sensation.
Pro Tip 2/3Entertainment Jargon
It's a term from the entertainment industry, particularly in reference to stunt performers.
I met a professional fire-eater who works in various Las Vegas shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Meaning
Unlike metaphorical uses, here 'fire-eater' is literal about eating fire.
Learning to be a fire-eater requires careful training and practice.
Compare with
arsonburnerflamethrowerincendiary
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