supersinger

noun

su·​per·​sing·​er ˌsü-pər-ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce supersinger (audio)
plural supersingers
: an extremely popular or talented singer
… fresh from performing in an 8,000-seat tent in Atlantic City, the Italian supersinger is planning an August concert at the 20,000-seat Madison Square Garden.New York Magazine

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supersinger was in 1916

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Cite this Entry

“Supersinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersinger. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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