singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1) a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center
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Noun
The singer who is fluent in English, French and her native Hebrew, was rescued by the father of another Nova attendee, who drove into the battle zone to save his daughter, and others’, lives. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025 He’s worked regularly on his albums with rappers (Das Racists’ Kool A.D.) and singers (Becca Stevens, Theo Bleckmann). Steve Hochman, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2025 For more than a decade, FKA twigs — the English songwriter, singer, producer and dancer Tahliah Debrett Barnett — has defied the stereotyping that faces a Black woman making her own music. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The film, which received high marks at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, covers many of the ups and downs in the life of the brassy singer, dancer and actress who came into her own after the tragic passing of her mother, Judy Garland. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for singer 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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