singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
How does an actor authentically and respectfully embody a legendary real-life singer on screen without it being seen as tribute act? Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024 Last night, the singer and entrepreneur hit her friend Melissa Forde’s birthday party at The Nice Guy in style. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024 Grace Kelley, the 27-year-old daughter of country singer Wynonna Judd and her businessman ex-husband, Arch Kelley III, has been charged with soliciting prostitution, indecent exposure and obstructing government operations after an April 5 arrest in Elmore County, Ala., sheriff’s records confirm. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Renowned Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse died on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., after a long illness, according to his family. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024 Fast forward, the singer and TV personality are enjoying parenthood, including throwing birthday parties to celebrate their kids. Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 For the past six months, Burton Cummings, founding singer and songwriter of classic rock group the Guess Who, has been in a bitter legal dispute to wrest control of his old band’s legacy. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024 Maxwell, a former singer and guitarist for the Squirrel Nut Zippers, takes a look at how Chapel Hill, and the nearby town of Carrboro, gave birth to bands like Superchunk, Polvo, and Archers of Loaf. Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024 The country singer, who appeared on the reality competition series as a guest mentor, shared an emotional moment with Mia Matthews during their session. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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