vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)
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Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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This group of female vocalists has been around, with changing lineups, for decades. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 Although the talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter (and co-founder of EZMNY, the label behind Leon Thomas), some still place him in the rapper category. Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Styles’s lanes — the sleek male pop vocalist, the possible rock icon — are now brimming with contenders. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Johnston will be replaced by Chris Cron, vocalist for the Beach Boys tribute band Pet Sounds Live. Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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