singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• caroler
• caroller
• songster
• vocalist
• vocalizer
• voice

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The singer is one of the many fairy godmothers of inclusive pop music, and her songs read like love letters to her family and community. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024

The song reached new audiences — and new generations — when it was featured in the incredibly popular 2018 biopic film of the same name, which was based on MercyMe singer Bart Millard’s life and focused in large part on the story behind the song. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

Katie Wiseman American country singer and Kentucky native Tyler Childers made an equine entrance at the polls in Irvine on Election Day. —Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024

Last week, singer Cardi B endorsed Harris at a rally in Wisconsin — which seemed to make Elon Musk really angry. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing singer

• folk singer
• singer-songwriter
• throat singer
• torch singer

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs  1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor