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

Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and backing vocalist of the pop-punk group New Found Glory, has died. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist and backing vocalist of the punk rock band New Found Glory, died on Sunday. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

He’s also known for his music, serving as vocalist and guitarist for the band Zopa. — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

The latter project, curated by Eleventh Dream Day vocalist-guitarist Rick Rizzo, spans two LPs drawn from four Lounge Ax performances recorded between 1991 and 1994. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 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