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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That seems to be truer than ever on upcoming album The Mountain, which Albarn recorded in India, and whose second single not only features traditional Indian instruments like the tablas and the sarod, but also guest vocals from Argentinian rapper Trueno. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 Young Thug revealed his top rappers and favorite albums during a guest appearance on Adin Ross’ Kick channel last week. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Before he got involved in politics, Mamdani tried to make a career as a rapper, tutoring high-school kids to pay for studio time. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025 The ruling marks the legal culmination of a prolific feud between Drake and Lamar that spanned much of 2024, when the two rappers dropped a slew of tracks aimed at each other. Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 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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