singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Synonyms of singer

Noun (1)

• vocalist
• voice

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Six months later, during the 2024 stops in Sydney, Australia, the singer returned. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025

French actor, singer, and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, according to a statement released by her foundation. —Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025

Fans were quick to react in the comments, praising the singer’s fit figure and relaxed beach look. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025

Rumors of Trudeau and Perry’s romance started very soon after the singer broke up with her ex-fiancé, Orlando Bloom, in July 2025. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing singer

• folk singer
• singer-songwriter
• throat singer
• torch singer

Rhymes for singer

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs  1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor