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

Over her two years in the limelight, the vocalist’s beauty has evolved, often swinging between a minimalist, clean girl look to moodier, dark makeup depending on the occasion. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

The solo vocalist nicely cut through the middle of the mix, too. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

The audacity to try is a matter of courage—and Cohen, the primary vocalist, has a ton. — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

But she is underappreciated as a vocalist, especially beyond the confines of Nashville’s Music Row. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 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