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

Following Thug’s release from jail in 2024, the rapper has appeared at a handful of festival dates, including Coachella. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

The rapper plans to continue the event in London, Paris and Los Angeles. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 July 2026

Insiders added that the power striker, who also is a decent rapper himself, was on his best behavior. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

The shooting happened just two blocks away from where drill rapper Truron Roach-Martin, 24, who performed under the name Briscoe, was fatally shot in the face and chest July 1. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 12 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