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

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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The Moroccan singer, rapper and songwriter has become a defining voice of her generation, and her March 2025 Billboard Arabia cover underscored her impact as both a cultural force and a fearless trailblazer. Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 Magnus is now an aspiring rapper and digital content creator active on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 To a certain extent, Max is an actual producer, creating beats for rappers and working through turning them into songs. Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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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