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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Brian Steel, who represented rapper Young Thug in his recent racketeering trial in Georgia, was added to Combs’ legal team in April. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 3 May 2025 On Wednesday, April 30, Depp, 25, and rapper 070 Shake (born Danielle Balbuena) took in the L.A. Lakers Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com arena. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 2 May 2025 Colbert had no idea about the Compton rapper and asked for further details. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 May 2025 This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

Word History

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 9 May. 2025.

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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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