vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)
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Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Background vocalists are Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones and Kristina Leopold, with Tess Marshall, Brad Greer and Kyle Ramar Freeman as understudies. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026 One of the vocalists, John Pagano, toured with Bacharach for many years. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 White noise swirls like smoke and Kenyan guest vocalist Lord Spikeheart’s sinister laughter punctuates the murk. Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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