singer

noun

ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
Definition of singernext
as in vocalist
one who sings a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

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Recent Examples of singer Perez Hilton and singer Miley Cyrus attend the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at Pacific Design Center on March 7, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Fans have claimed that the singer hired a look-alike to perform in his place on his Raymond & Brown Tour with Chris Brown. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026 The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026 Jones had played a federal agent in Moonrunners (1975), a rollicking film from United Artists about bootleggers that was written and directed by Gy Waldron, starred Jim Mitchum and featured narration from country singer Waylon Jennings. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singer
  1. vocalist
  2. voice
Noun
  • 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
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • Josh Stevens was the lone voice supporting the projects that have come nationally under scrutiny for noise and pressure on public water and energy systems.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice

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