Synonyms of aerialist

aerialist

noun

as in contortionist

Related Words

• contortionist
• trapeze artist
• trampolinist
• trapezist
• ropedancer
• ropewalker
• exerciser
• gymnast
• equilibrist
• trampoliner
• tumbler
• acrobat
• turner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aerialist

Other television and magazine projects had Plimpton competing in tennis and bridge; performing stand-up comedy; acting in a Western; playing with the New York Philharmonic; and attempting to be an aerialist with the circus. — Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025

The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025

Each winter, the atmosphere is at its peak during the FIS World Cup, when the world’s top mogul skiers and aerialists compete on the slopes. — AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025

So, what the audience will see are the rare peril of circus artists who can juggle, dance and perform as an aerialist and trapeze. — Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025