singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Synonyms of singer

Noun (1)

• vocalist
• voice

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bean moved to the city and became a gospel singer at Harlem’s Christian Tabernacle Choir, then moved to Los Angeles in the mid-‘70s, switched to R&B, and formed a band called Carl Bean and Universal Love. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026

The next day, he was informed that his soul singer mom, Angie Stone, had died. —Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026

The Spanish singer was backed by the Heritage Orchestra and surrounded by a half-circle choir donning blazers. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026

Conducted by music director Emmanuel Villaume, who’s ever responsive to the singers, the Dallas Opera Orchestra on Friday gave a splendid display of everything from unsettled hushes to stirring back-and-forth brass calls. —Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing singer

• folk singer
• singer-songwriter
• throat singer
• torch singer

Rhymes for singer

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs  1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor