Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Acrobat /ăk'-rəb-ătˌ/ · Ac·ro·bat · IPA /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ 01 n. One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats. 1. One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats.