vocalist

noun

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

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The band's original vocalist, Lou Gramm, stewarded the group throughout its chart-topping run from 1976 until 1990, before returning for another stint behind the microphone from 1992 until 2003. Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025 Richard was a vocalist in the trio known as Diddy — Dirty Money from 2009 to 2011. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 May 2025 Given that Musgraves had bowed out of the song, there was also the task of finding a new vocalist. Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 May 2025 And it’s stocked with acting talent, too: Aside from Rohm, a fine vocalist, behind the whiskers lurk the highly skilled likes of Lorenzo Rush Jr., Tiffany Topol and Allison Sill. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

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 25 May. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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