vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)
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hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Like its video, the song is a misdirect, its melancholic tone undercut by the swagger of its vocalist. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026 Lead vocalist Maurice began his career as a drummer and session musician, working with artists like Etta James and the Ramsey Lewis Trio. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 One of the main vocalists in Katseye is taking a break from the group. — Malik Davis, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 That number includes longtime AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson, who has returned to the band after a lengthy hiatus related to hearing loss. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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