vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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King Stingray has announced the departure of lead vocalist Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu just as the band prepares to embark on their massive For The Dreams national tour. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, vocalist Kya is a 14-year-old middle schooler who juggles her commitments as a K-pop idol with her daily homework. Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025 The evening featured stirring moments, from vocalist Pia Toscano’s powerful performance to an update from amfAR Board Co-Chairs T. Ryan Greenawalt and Kevin McClatchy. Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025 Jesse Colin Young, vocalist for the Youngbloods who sang ’60s hit ‘Get Together,’ has died at 83. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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