rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

Examples of rapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Detroit Youth Choir was the second headlining performance of the 2024 NFL draft, following an opening-night set from Detroit rapper Big Sean. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024 Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Relationship Timeline A source previously told PEOPLE that Fox was by MGK's side at the bash, which was also attended by Tiffany Haddish, Evan Ross, rapper Mod Sun and ex Amber Rose. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 The prolific duo, rapper Sean Daley (Slug) and producer Anthony Davis (Ant), returns to Cincinnati this week. Alessandro Corona, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024 Coincidentally, last year, for the first fest, the baller invited 305 rapper Rick Ross as a headliner. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024 His advisory group in the launch of the banner includes rapper/producer/songwriter Garrett, Grammy-winning engineer Ann Mincielli and Round Hill Music founder-CEO Josh Gruss. William Earl, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024 And even more recently, rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, cut the price of his Malibu mansion from $53 million to $39 million, a more than 26% decrease, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024 But the rapper showing up to perform the verse herself at Monday’s show made an undeniable case for the Bronx. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024 Tyler’s stage design had the rapper dressed in a ranger uniform, sitting in a trailer in a Monument Valley-style desert. Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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