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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Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres put her own spin on rapper Cardi B's look (and dance moves) in 2019. Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 The rapper began teasing the 11-song project with some suitably creepy videos and visuals on social media just a few hours before the LP’s midnight release. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025 The 11-track project arrives just two months after his introspective third solo effort Kiari, continuing a prolific run for the Atlanta rapper. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025 The Canadian rapper and actor’s claim was that the label participated in defaming him by publishing and promoting the song. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 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 2 Nov. 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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