rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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Other rappers talked about gold chains, diamonds, money and girls. — Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 3 July 2026 Here, singer and rapper Coi Leray proves that with a little styling, a pixie can give some serious glam. — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The rapper, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, also joined Swift in her suite at the 2025 Super Bowl. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 Jackson wasn’t the only star in attendance Friday, as popular rapper Iggy Azalea showed up to support her home country of Australia. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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