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 nightclub has featured appearances by rappers Busta Rhymes, Nas and Jadakiss. John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 Other Pittsburgh celebrities came to celebrate the city’s NFL draft, including rapper Wiz Khalifa and rocker Bret Michaels of Poison. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 The rapper then gave TMZ a statement through her rep, writing. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2026 Hollywood is largely steering clear of the nation’s capital this year, multiple sources tell PEOPLE, though rapper Nicki Minaj will attend the dinner on Saturday as a guest of Fox News. Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapper

Word History

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 28 Apr. 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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