vocalist

noun

vo·cal·ist ˈvō-kə-list

Synonyms of vocalist

: singer entry 1

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band

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Surkamp and his Pavlov’s Dog collaborators reunited in the early 2000s and Surkamp’s wife, Sara, joined as a vocalist and guitarist. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The Palm Beach Symphony presents America 250 In Concert, hosted by George Hamilton and featuring Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell as narrator and featured vocalist. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Only minor drawbacks here are the songs that break from this mold, all of which happen to be sung by the band’s other vocalist, Nikki Belfiglio. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 It was formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist-vocalist Robby Takac. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 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

noun

vo·cal·ist ˈvō-kə-ləst

: singer entry 1

vocalist

noun

Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

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