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vocalist

noun

ˈvō-kə-list

Definition of vocalist

as in singer

one who sings hired a vocalist for their jazz band

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Recent Examples of vocalist The ex-Smiths vocalist helped pilot one of England’s premier bands before transitioning into a successful solo artist. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Joining the trio in the cast is powerhouse vocalist Rema Webb, who will appear as a character named Rampa. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Born into a family of gospel singers, Warwick studied music in college and began her career as a backup vocalist. — Harvard Business Review, 8 Sep. 2026 The vocalist-guitarist, who has released several fine blues records during his award-winning career, tears it up on a regular basis at top clubs in San Francisco and his native San Jose. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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singer

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The singer explained that juggling the needs of her children was a huge challenge, especially given their differing ages.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The supporting cast includes Tony nominee Colton Ryan, Tony winner Bonnie Milligan, singer-song-writer Halle Bailey, and stage legend and two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

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