crooner

noun

croon·​er ˈkrü-nər How to pronounce crooner (audio)
Synonyms of croonernext
: one that croons
especially : a singer of popular songs

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Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, Ryder System Chairman Robert Sanchez, Pulitzer-winning former Miami Herald photojournalist Patrick Farrell, and the late Mavericks country crooner Raul Malo are all Columbus alumni. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 But after Todd's death, the crooner and Taylor found solace in each other — and started a scandalous affair. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 Say, for instance, a fluffy Sasquatch, or a crooner of a moon in pajamas singing an old-timey lullaby to all the little ones seated cross-legged on the floor. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Alt-country crooner Lyle Lovett and His Small Large Band, July 22 at College Street Music Hall. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crooner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crooner was in 1888

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“Crooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crooner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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