vocalist

noun

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

Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The concert features Church reimagining these songs with a six-piece band, a four-piece horn section, four-piece strings section and an eight-piece choir, along with vocalist Joanna Cotten. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025 The Garbage vocalist took the microphone with a powerful energy and spoke from the heart about the craziness of today's world, the strength of sisterhood, and the crucial role of women in this new era. Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025 Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025 Chuwi’s vocalist Lorén Aldarondo joined the singer during the entirety of his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency in Puerto Rico. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Nov. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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