singer

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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

Since her early 20s, actor, singer, and entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale has had alopecia areata. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024

After the Hard Rock closed in the 1970s, country singer and Kentucky native Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey's Music World in 1978. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024

The singer, who is set to perform at the halftime of the Ravens vs. Texans during NFL’s Christmas Gameday, shared a promotional video for the event on her Instagram on Wednesday. —Renan Botelho, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024

Other singers, such as Tyla and Chappell Roan, appear on the program. —Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 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