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 Disciples of Soul were awesome; great horns and backup singers. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

The first Black singer to land a Cover Girl campaign. —Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026

Just two weeks after Benson Boone wrapped up his American Heart Tour, the singer has cooked up his Wanted Man Tour, hitting arenas nationwide this summer. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026

The brainchild of singer/songwriter Kevin Parker, Tame Impala emerged in 2010 with a psychedelic rock sound that started turning heads abroad from their very first single. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 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