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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The film centres on Karampour’s reunion with her brother Siâvash, formerly a vocalist in an Iranian underground punk band now living in exile in New York. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 And yes, Bocelli has even offered the three younger vocalists some advice on what to do both on and off stage. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Benedetti has performed guitar at international venues with Luciano Pavarotti and Dave Brubeck and joins his two vocalist daughters. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 From a star jazz vocalist to a star pianist, the Bay Area is hosting a lot of great shows, concerts and film fests this weekend. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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