singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• vocalist
• voice

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, bassist Nikki Sixx talked about Neil’s health issues and concerns that fans had raised after seeing the singer return to the stage with a solo show at the beginning of August. —Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025

The confrontation appears to be the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between the two country singers, which began earlier this summer. —Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2025

Among them, the fragrance’s face — R&B singer and performer Usher — Mark Ronson, Grace Gummer and Jodie Turner-Smith. —James Manso, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2025

Denise, a talented singer and dancer, was a lead. —Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing singer

• folk singer
• singer-songwriter
• throat singer
• torch singer

Rhymes for singer

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs  1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor