vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list 

: singer entry 1

Synonyms of vocalist

• singer

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier in the day, Shenia Roberts, a vocalist for Da Pond Band, had already arrived on Andros Island and was waiting for the rest of the band to arrive. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Bobby Valentino was a throwback vocalist with a slight hip-hop sensibility that popped in this exact moment of transition. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026

But to make up for it, former drummer Chris Weingarten has joined his replacement, Joe Wong, giving bassist/vocalist BJ Warshaw and keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Dan Friel a two-kit rhythm section to play with. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 July 2026

On March 10, label Belift Lab announced that Heeseung, the group's oldest member at 24, main vocalist and one of its most visible performers, would be leaving to pursue a solo career. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst 

: singer entry 1