vocalist

noun

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

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The stadium was filled on a steamy summer day with 80,000 fans, with opening acts Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Peter Tosh and Journey, featuring new vocalist Steve Perry. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 Their 1980 effort Back In Black, a tribute to original vocalist Bon Scott, remains the second best selling album in music history, part of a catalog that’s sold in excess of 200 million records worldwide, rendering AC/DC one of the best selling groups ever. Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Headlined by powerhouse Philly vocalists Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, and Patti LaBelle, the concert paid tribute to timeless Black artistry and global sound. Bryanna Symone, Essence, 7 July 2025 The trio of vocalist/dancers emerged: Su-metal, Moametal, and Momometal. jsonline.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jul. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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