singer

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noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1) a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Zac Brown Band singer alleged that Yazdi, 33, is violating an employee and confidentiality agreement from August 2022. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 The singer is now applying her economic clout in Europe for this cruel summer—and experts think its benefits might exceed the U.S. leg of her tour. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 May 2024 The former couple reached a settlement one day after the singer filed her lawsuit. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024 The publication reported the singer requested a temporary restraining order that would force Yadzi to remove the post. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 May 2024 The footage, obtained and published by CNN on Friday, seemingly confirms at least some of the singer’s physical abuse allegations detailed in a lawsuit filed in November against the mogul — accusations Combs has denied. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 Named for Winehouse’s second and final studio album released in 2006, the film spans eight years in the life of the iconic singer, who passed away in 2011 at just 27 years old. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 The singer spends a significant portion of the album in his headspace — operating from the vantage point of someone self-aware enough to recognize the problem, but not yet resolved enough to enact meaningful change. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024 Winehouse’s love of music and jazz knowledge was heavily influenced by her grandmother’s own successful career as a singer. Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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