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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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Thirteen years later, the platinum-plus-selling Nashville trio — consisting of lead vocalists Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley as well as the multi-talented Dave Haywood — returns with an equally good follow-up record. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 There will be impactful performances by Grammy winner Chance the Rapper, gospel diva Kierra Sheard, powerhouse vocalist Amber Riley, and the great CeeLo Green. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Nov. 2025 Soprano Sydney Mancasola, mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, tenor Dominick Chenes, and baritone Edward Parks joined Corgan as lead vocalists. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2025 Wilson also won entertainer of the year and female vocalist of the year at the awards. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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