folk singer

noun

variants or less commonly folksinger

ˈfōk-ˌsiŋ-ər 

or folk-singer

: one who sings folk songs or sings in a style associated with folk songs

folk singing

ˈfōk-ˌsiŋ-iŋ 

noun

Examples of folk singer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State. —Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026

The ’90s alternative explosion ushered in a new generation of rock stars who revered the Ramones as much as, if not more than, the old canon of British Invasion bands and folk singers. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 May 2026

Country-folk singer Charles Wesley Godwin will also perform at the KC show. —Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026

My whole thing was to be the Dean Martin of folk singers, even though Dean didn’t drink that much. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for folk singer

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

folksinger

noun

folk·​sing·​er -ˌsing-ər 

: a singer of folk songs