singer

noun

ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
Definition of singernext
as in vocalist
one who sings a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

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Recent Examples of singer Academy Award and Grammy Award winning singer Lionel Richie was reportedly booked into a Missouri intensive care unit following a Saturday night concert. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Puerto Rican rapper and singer mixes hip-hop, EDM and alternative sounds. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 As host and singer, Majo Aguilar — granddaughter of Mexican film and music legends Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre — ushered vocalists on and off the stage. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Another country singer, Brantley Gilbert, got the concert series started Monday. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singer
  1. vocalist
  2. voice
Noun
  • Trace was a vocalist and guitarist in pop rock band Metro Station.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The social media company on Thursday announced several new comment features that will allow people to leave voice messages, vote in polls and share multiple photos under videos.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of voice

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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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