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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Doja Cat likes opera, hypothetically In classic Doja Cat fashion, the rapper got into it (yuh), then got out of it (nuh). Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 In Takeover — which hits theaters May 8 — the Migos rapper plays Guy Miller, a former street racing legend who’s looking to change his life around after spending some time in prison. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026 Lord Sear first started turning heads as a DJ while touring with Upper West Side rapper Kurious. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026 In addition to his work on radio, Sear was known for his work as a rapper, DJ and producer. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 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 15 Mar. 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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