singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Noun
Entertaining performance Performers can run the gamut from cultural dancers celebrating a couple’s heritage to magicians to even a specialized singer. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 One Direction singer Liam Payne was similarly not mentioned on the show following his death in October 2024, after performing three times as musical guest and appearing in sketches with his bandmates. Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025 Just this June, the singer Nezza, who is of Colombian and Dominican descent, was asked to do the national anthem at a Dodgers game. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025 Rivers later switched to bass and guitar, and became friends with future Limp Bizkit singer/rapper Fred Durst. Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

More from Merriam-Webster on singer

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!