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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The rapper was, in fact, later sighted in the streets with Travis Scott. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 June 2026 In all of his years of performing, the 54-year-old rapper never completed an entire hour and a half show without using some colorful, explicit words. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 The Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour marks the rapper's first tour as a headliner. Damien Henderson, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The Colombian rapper was there performing a medley of his hits at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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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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