rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər 

: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as

a

: a door knocker

b

: a performer of rap music

Examples of rapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemore, the Grammy winner’s latest contributions offer more than just money. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

The rapper and producer’s death was announced Thursday on social media by the Mobo Awards, which celebrates music of Black origin. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

That album was this perfect reflection of a superstar rapper at their peak, giving you those big monster records. — Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper
• wrapper

Kids Definition

rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈrap-ər 

: one that raps or is used for rapping: as

a

: a door knocker

b

: a performer of rap music