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

Her music quickly gained recognition in Canada, earning her a Juno Award in 1989 for most promising female vocalist. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

The original lead vocalist of the band Of Mice and Men, Austin Carlile, is playing a solo set at noon on the Shockwave Stage. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

More than 3,000 singers auditioned to be the lead vocalist for the group. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country band Lady A, has been diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 29 Sep. 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