singer

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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)

• caroler
• caroller
• songster
• vocalist
• vocalizer
• 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 the meantime, a forgotten gem from the singer’s discography is finding a new audience overseas, as one of her most beautiful and often overlooked compositions returns to a pair of rankings in the United Kingdom. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The show, which features the singer’s Cowboy Carter live debut, marked Netflix‘s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025

The 35-time Grammy winning singer is set to launch her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at SoFi Stadium on April 28 at 7 p.m. PT. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025

Representatives for the singer did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 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