clown

/klaʊn/noun
Early Childhood
1

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

2

A person who acts in a silly fashion.

3

A stupid person.

4

A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an illbred person; a boor.

5

One who works upon the soil; a rustic; a churl; a yokel.

6

A clownfish.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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