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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Horns drunkenly lumber into the spotlight, electric guitars echo in the distance, backing vocalists offer texture as much as supporting harmonies. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026 Kwasniewski-Kelvin co-founded the British rock band with vocalist Geordie Greep and drummer Morgan Simpson in 2016. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026 News of vocalist-guitarist’s death was shared in a statement posted to his Facebook page by the Weir family and later on the musician’s website. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 Last May, Kittle, Juszczyk and teammates Christian McCaffrey, Jake Tonges and Nick Bosa had attended a Dead & Company concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas, becoming friendly with vocalist and guitarist Bob Weir in the process. Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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