Definition of crooner
:one that croons;
especially
:a singer of popular songs
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Ed Sheeran, Lorde, The Weeknd—but more intriguing are folks like the earnest young R&B crooner Khalid, making his VMAs debut.
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The Rhythm Society Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble featuring crooner Paul King, will supply the swing-era sounds, and dance instructor and choreographer Paulette Brockington will offer Lindy hop dance lessons.
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While Martin continued to shine as a pop crooner, a casually charming movie leading man, a TV variety host, and Frank Sinatra’s lieutenant in the Rat Pack, Lewis began proving himself a serious artist, in his uniquely unserious way.
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His partnership with the suave and assured crooner Dean Martin made them a sensation, easily the most popular comedy team of the mid-20th century.
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Adults listened to crooners, children listened to novelty records, there was no intermediate space until Bill Haley and Lonnie Donegan came along in ’55.
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And along with those songs from her darkest days, the album features two tracks co-written with her new man, country crooner Anderson East.
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The Canteen's brightest new crooner, Spencer Racca, gets his own show with the Victory Six swing band singing the styles of Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
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Long before Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner were posing on yachts and jet skis in barely-there, high-cut bikinis, R&B crooner Sisqó was singing about his love of thongs and white sand beaches.
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First Known Use of crooner
1888
CROONER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of crooner for English Language Learners
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: a male singer who sings slow, romantic songs in a soft, smooth voice
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