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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Grammy Award-winning artist Doja Cat is slated to join the Puerto Rican rapper as the music guest. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025 Combs' defense team called no witnesses and rested their case after roughly 20 minutes, while prosecution called myriad ex-employees, former collaborators and other acquaintances within the rapper's orbit. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Benny Emmanuel stars as Vgly, a young rapper trying to claw his way to prominence while feuding with foes through beats and rhymes. PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 But inside, the rappers’ photos, records and cassettes are on show. Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 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 7 Oct. 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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