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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But the core thread of no-fuss no-muss punk remains strong here, in part thanks to guest vocalists from Terror, American Nightmare, God’s Hate, and Restraining Order. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026 June Tyson, the vocalist, picked out a robe for me. Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 The paths of two of the most exciting young vocalists in jazz keep converging in interesting places. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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