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 of singer

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

Her recent Metallica appearances come during a milestone year for the singer. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2026

Vintage Trouble singer Ty Taylor stars in this production as the Stew stand-in known only as Narrator, along with Brittany Campbell (pictured above), Britton Smith and Saycon Sengbloh. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil’s girlfriend is arrested on suspicion of domestic assault. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

The exact nature of the 81-year-old singer’s medical situation was not disclosed. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

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