What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
improvisor
Example
The jazz band featured an incredible improvisor on the saxophone. [improvisor: noun]
Example
As an improvisor, he was able to come up with witty jokes on the spot. [improvisor: adjective]
improviser
Example
The improviser on stage was able to turn a mistake into a hilarious moment. [improviser: noun]
Example
She was a great improviser, always able to come up with a solution to unexpected problems. [improviser: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Improviser is more commonly used than improvisor in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between improvisor and improviser?
Improvisor may be considered less formal than improviser, which is more widely recognized and accepted in both formal and informal contexts.
