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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And after rapper Warren G performed following the third quarter, the Sparks had all the momentum, feeding off the crowd. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 Latto was there, along with Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, Dawn Staley of South Carolina coaching fame, prolific boxer Claressa Shields, local rapper Fabo and Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens. Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The Chicago rapper took the stage before a crowd that stretched throughout the venue, delivering a set that mixed fan favorites with freestyle moments and audience interaction. J.m. Banks june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 On his Instagram Story, rapper Future shared a second look at the Combi in red croc as well as alongside another colorway in brown Louis Vuitton monogram print with multicolor accents mixed in. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 June 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 22 Jun. 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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