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 gospel singer-turned-pastor has won three Grammy awards and sold millions of albums. —Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026

Some of his concerts were canceled or postponed due to health reasons, and some fans criticized the singer for putting on lackluster performances. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026

Per sources on the ground, absence makes the heart grow fonder for the multi-hyphenate comedy star and singer Zalone, who movies about every five years, hence ratcheting anticipation among fans. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026

Marcie Jones, the lead singer of the Australian girl group Marcie & The Cookies, died on May 30 at age 79. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 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

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biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor