rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər 

: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as

a

: a door knocker

b

: a performer of rap music

Examples of rapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the night turned chaotic after an altercation involving rapper Travis Scott. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

One of these surprise performances included Legendary rapper, Nas, who made a surprise appearance and performance at the Port of Champions on Thursday, July 16. — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

The rapper has since released eight albums as a solo artist, according to the state fair’s website. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

The rapper, who has the small role of a bard in Nolan’s cinematic retelling of the Greek epic poem, weaves together Homer’s prose with modern lyricism on the ghostly track that alludes to Odysseus’ long journey. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper
• wrapper

Kids Definition

rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈrap-ər 

: one that raps or is used for rapping: as

a

: a door knocker

b

: a performer of rap music