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 documents merely contain biographical details about the late rock singer’s career during the 1960s, along with other musicians of that era, such as Otis Redding. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026

The singer completed the look with a bold snake choker necklace and a super slick bun. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026

Actor Kurt Russell will serve as the honorary pace car driver and Texas singer Miranda Lambert will perform a concert prior to the race. —Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026

Higgins was joined in the front row by the popular show’s Season Three alum Ciara Miller, wearing a sheer striped dress, along with R&B singer Monica and Natasha Lyonne, who have both been making the rounds this season, Bianca Lawson, June Ambrose, Wisdom Kaye and more. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026

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