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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The remaining band members include guitarist Patrick Sauber, lead vocalist Trisha Gagnon, five-string banjo player Nick Hornbuckle and fiddler Greg Spatz. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 Adam Ramey, vocalist and a founding member of the rap metal band Dropout Kings, died at age 31 on May 19. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Over the course of a five-decade career, Smallwood established himself as a towering figure in gospel music as a vocalist, pianist and songwriter. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025 Throughout his career, Smallwood established himself as a powerful vocalist, pianist and songwriter in the gospel space, earning eight Grammy nominations and winning several Dove and Stellar Awards. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

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 Jan. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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