crooner

noun

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croon·er | \ ˈkrü-nər

Definition of crooner

: one that croons especially : a singer of popular songs

Examples of crooner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Canadian crooner, 46, will host an all-new NBC Christmas special on Dec. 6 titled Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 10 Nov. 2021 However, the 36-year-old crooner is surprisingly relatively new to the dating scene. — Essence, 1 Nov. 2021 Legendary crooner Tony Bennett can add another record to his list of achievements. — NBC News, 18 Oct. 2021 The pop crooner was previously the front woman of trip hop and elettro band Materianera. — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2021 Also making for a stunning Instagram was the crooner Tei Shi. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 July 2021 More contemporary is Sinaloa crooner Ely Quintero, who rocks glam ensembles while singing about women in the drug trade. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2021 In Harvard Square, Grendel’s Den (89 Winthrop St.) hosts a Halloween disco lip sync battle with Mistress of Ceremonies Raven Lunatic, who will anoint prizes for best crooner and best dressed. — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2021 Kudos to those who booked Oakland’s flighty R&B crooner Kehlani and put her on, in a slot in the cool of the evening. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 6 Sep. 2021

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