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

Jenner's pals Hailey and Justin Bieber were also in attendance, as well as singer Justine Skye. —Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025

Throughout the performance, the singer was literally the queen of a castle that filled the stage. —Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Nov. 2025

And when Texas grocery store chain H-E-B released a limited quantity of special-edition reusable bags lines honoring the singer, the website crashed and stores were sold out for weeks. —Sofía Hanalei Sanchez, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025

Throughout his career, the singer and songwriter was mentored by and collaborated with legends like John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker. —Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 16 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