singer

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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The singer is slated to kick off the North American leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour on Nov. 2 with a show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2024 Farrell continued to yell at the perplexed Navarro, with the singer ultimately hitting the guitarist on his shoulder. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024 Musicians and singers like: Jon Batiste Trombone Shorty Terence Blanchard Jeanne-Michelé Charbonnet And pretty much everyone whose last name is Marsalis (including Branford, Delfeayo, Wynton and Jason). Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024 In her accounting, Avery took advantage of the situation by putting the combative singer in a headlock and punching him three times in the stomach. Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for singer 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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

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biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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