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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Two days later, the rapper — whose real name is Kimberly Denise Jones — went online to double-down on her previous post. Marina Watts, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 The 25-year-old rapper and producer’s new concept album takes a refreshingly unexpected turn. James Factora, Them, 16 Jan. 2025 The Come Home With Me rapper’s story detailed an intense situation between the two, which DJ Envy later corroborated and added that Maino tried to pull out a gun on Jones. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025 The rapper’s agent did not immediately return a request for comment. Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 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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