Definitions

1. noun

a character from the Commedia dell’Arte, typically depicted as a sad, melancholic clown, often with a white face and a colorful costume.

“The street performer dressed up as Pierrot and entertained the crowd with his sorrowful antics.”

2. proper noun

a type of French puppet or marionette that is a representation of the character Pierrot.

“The antique shop owner showed me an old Pierrot puppet that dated back to the 19th century.”