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 Fleetwood Mac songwriter and vocalist bought the three-bedroom pad in 2015 after rejoining the band and selling her Kent estate. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025 On Saturday, the nu metal band — which includes vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland and DJ Lethal — announced Rivers' death on Instagram. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 Ace Frehley, the legendary Kiss guitarist and vocalist, has died at age 74, his family said Thursday. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025 The 22-year-old, the group’s leader and main vocalist, is gathered amongst her fellow group members for a late-night Zoom conversation from their headquarters in Seoul. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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