outsing

verb

out·sing ˌau̇t-ˈsiŋ

outsang ˌau̇t-ˈsaŋ

or outsung ˌau̇t-ˈsəŋ

; outsinging

transitive verb

: to outdo or surpass in singing : to sing better than

They were ubiquitous then, a brassy girl group that could outplay and outsing any band in Nashville …—

John Spong

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Few working pop stars can outsing Ariana Grande, and Demetria Devonne Lovato is one of them. —

Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outsing was in 1603

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“Outsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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