vocalist

noun

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

Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The vocalists hit Grafton Street in Dublin just before the holiday to take part in the 15th annual round of busking to raise funds for local charities. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025 For performers like ElJay Williams, a vocalist, that consistency is not just a weekly calendar item. Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025 The guitarist shared the track during the year-end episode of his Planet Rock radio show, noting that the track originally dated back to the late Sixties when the band — with vocalist Tim Staffell — was known as Smile. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025 Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard brilliantly played the mischievous 6-year-old, supported by seven expressive vocalists, two choirs, and the ever-nimble orchestra. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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