vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list 

: singer entry 1

Synonyms of vocalist

• singer

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band

Recent Examples on the Web

Massive Attack was performing with a live backing band and guest vocalists, including Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

The four-piece lineup consisted of Krieger, drummer Ty Dennis, vocalist-bassist Dan Rothchild and keyboardist Ed Roth. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

That filter was subsequently applied to shows frozen in 1993, 1994, 1995 and, last night, 1996, with frontman vocalist/guitarist Trey Anastasio wearing the correct attire from the period for every occasion. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 2026

Redferns via Getty Images According to drummer Matt Cameron, Soundgarden’s final album with late vocalist Chris Cornell is currently being mixed. — Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst 

: singer entry 1