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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Casting the rapper will likely generate a burst of interest (and ticket sales) as the sun sets on the musical. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026 Thanks to his involvement, the rapper, also the founder of the Cactus Jack imprint and a frequent Don Toliver collaborator, earned his second and third No. Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2026 The Maryland rapper taps some of SoundCloud’s coolest producers for a full-length solo debut of atmospheric, cybernetic avant-trap. Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026 American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honor and was greeted with twirling white towels on Tuesday on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor with the Welsh side last year. Reuters, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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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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