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)

• vocalist
• 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

Korean actor and singer Yim Si-wan (Squid Game) did a special Q&A, with performances by professional dancer and Stage Fighter winner CHOIHOJONG, J-Pop’s IS:SUE, Korean rapper Lee Young Ji, and K-pop sensations P1Harmony. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025

That honor came a decade after the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 by Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, who died four years later. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025

Other artists playing Saturday include indie-pop singer Clairo, Young Miko, Two Friends, Marina, Doechii and JPEGMAFIA. —Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025

Not just on the Opry, but generally speaking, Seely was considered to be the oldest regularly working female country singer. —Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 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