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 went on his most recent tour from 2022 to 2023 and has kept live performances to a minimum since. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Joining the California rapper on the bill are Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, Clairo, Doechii, Fousheé, Kilo Kish, Clipse, T-Pain, Odd Future alumni Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Left Brain, Mike G, and others. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 21 Aug. 2025 The shooting came shortly after the rapper recorded a video for a song that disrespected Big Jook’s music producer brother, Yo Gotti. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025 In the video, fans can see the rapper stirring the red sauce and frying the fish herself, with a happy Thompson waiting for his plate. Moná Thomas, People.com, 20 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 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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