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

The singer received nods for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Direction, and Best Editing. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

The singer’s initial remarks prior to sharing the video were brief, after an introduction by Johnson. — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Kacey Musgraves will also honor Dolly Parton with a special tribute performance set, marking the country singer’s first onstage appearance at the VMAs in five years. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Lisa’s crimson dress, hailing from The Attico, was crafted of a sheer mesh fabric and featured a structured bodice that transitioned to more mesh adornments on either side of the singer’s waist. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 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