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

Noun (1)

• caroler
• caroller
• songster
• vocalist
• vocalizer
• 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 Power & Light District announced the lineup Monday, April 14, for 2025’s Hot Country Nights, a weekly series of concerts featuring popular and rising country singers playing at the KC Live! —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025

Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd after a fan had a medical emergency, which prompted immediate concern from the country singer and his team. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Guests hit the tables at the lively casino, watch performing singers and dancers, and gush over vintage Hermès bags in the boutiques. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025

In December 2024, Bynes hosted a pop-up art show attended by several public figures, including the singer and actor Noah Cyrus. —Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

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