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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This bears pointing out as many legacy bands and even modern bands these days go back and forth between tunings for songs to accommodate their vocalist, which of course is completely fine. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Adding former King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell and drummer Simon Kirke, the band was complete. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 June 2025 After a jam session, Ralphs left Mott the Hoople and formed Bad Company with Rodgers, Kirke and King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell. Marina Watts, People.com, 23 June 2025 Lovett is a fantastic songwriter, impactful vocalist and superb entertainer. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 19 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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