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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Expected to belt out their greatest hits are a mix of artists from rapper Flo Rida and EDM king Marshmello to reggaetoneros Nicky Jam and Gente De Zona. Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025 Two of those fresh cuts belong to Liverpool, England rapper EsDeeKid, who converts a hot presence on TikTok and wild Internet speculation into multiple, improving chart positions. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025 For years, Soul Sessions has served as a proving ground for singers, rappers, poets, musicians and performers still shaping their sound, their confidence and their identity on stage. Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025 The rapper, who made her red carpet debut with the Dallas Mavericks star in July, joined the Thompsons for Thanksgiving — and even cooked three dishes for dinner. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 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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