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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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 May 2026 It’s also situated near a large mural honoring the rapper, which New York artist Floyd Simmons painted in 2021. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 31 May 2026 West had held billionaire status before his antisemitic remarks led to Adidas ending its relationship with the rapper. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Dutch lawmakers had urged the government to bar the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, ​citing his past remarks and expressions of admiration for Nazism ​and Adolf Hitler. Reuters, USA Today, 29 May 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 4 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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