rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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The rapper has already served time in prison, so a Tennessee pardon is a state of forgiveness for past crimes and restores civil rights like voting. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 Lowe’s fame was rising because of headline-making interviews with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and other rappers, but radio’s salience was declining. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025 In 2025, pop stars and rappers alike gifted us plenty of new visuals that could easily become mainstays at Gay Guy Music Video Night. Michael Cuby, Them., 18 Dec. 2025 Congratulations are in order for singer Mariah the Scientist and rapper Young Thug. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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