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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Waits’ son Casey is also featured as a vocalist on the song. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026 Alfred, our pianist and vocalist in Dolce Vita, crooned standards beautifully and always drew a crowd. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 That group’s vocalist Mariqueen Maandig, who is also married to Reznor, joined him and Boys Noize at Coachella last weekend. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026 Known for his work with jazz, blues and bluegrass vocalists such as Jackie Ryan, Maria Muldaur, and Kathy Kallick, Burr is one of the Bay Area’s most versatile accompanists. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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vocalist

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

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