singer

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noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1) a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center
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Noun
The singer's new album Wishbone mixes slow intimate moments with hit-worthy pop-rock cuts Upon announcing Wishbone earlier this year, Conan Gray described the experience of these songs pouring out of him over the last two years. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025 The singer — officially Sir Rod Stewart since 2016 — has long spoken of Detroit as a career stronghold, going back to his early visits with the Jeff Beck Group and Faces, when after-show gatherings at the Pontchartrain Hotel would turn into corridor parties with hundreds of fans. Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025 Vietti said the singer and his crew stopped by the store and grabbed a couple of items during their visit. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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