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

Swift needs no introduction but the singer has generated mind-bending press coverage over the past few years and has an enormous global fanbase. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 July 2025

The singer dressed for the occasion in a green Versace dress from the Italian fashion house's fall 2003 collection. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 July 2025

Aside from the singer’s small slip, the Mayhem Ball tour has kicked off without a hitch. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 July 2025

And a lot bigger than being the ex-lead singer of Black Sabbath. —Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 22 July 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