singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Synonyms of singer

Noun (1)

• vocalist
• voice

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 source also says that police have not yet interviewed the singer, and that there is still uncertainty surrounding which crimes d4vd and his accomplices may have allegedly committed. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

One example is singer and billionaire Taylor Swift who has an intense global fanbase due to her relatable songs. —Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025

Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe welcomed baby girl Emilia, the singers shared on social media. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2025

Rihanna wore a black puffer jacket with spiky detailing throughout and a furry hood, creating a thick collar effect beneath the mononymous singer’s chin. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing singer

• folk singer
• singer-songwriter
• throat singer
• torch singer

Rhymes for singer

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun

sing·​er ˈsin-jər 

: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər 

Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs  1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor