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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Of the two, Diamante is more of a conventional rock vocalist, while Mothica is more indie/alt-rock and deals in darker subject matter. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 Soulful vocalist James Hunter has gotten some accolades in his time, including one just recently when the music mag Mojo called him the greatest soul singer in the UK. Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 After some persuasion, the Klaxons vocalist started coming around. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 The gala concert will be a pops program, with vocalist Idina Menzel. Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Mar. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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