acrobat
(noun) an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
Source: WordNet® 3.1
acrobat (plural acrobats)
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.
• CATOBAR, abactor
Source: Wiktionary
Ac"ro*bat, n. Etym: [F. acrobate, fr. Gr.
Definition: One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
