crooner

noun

croon·​er ˈkrü-nər How to pronounce crooner (audio)
Synonyms of croonernext
: one that croons
especially : a singer of popular songs

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Rising to fame in the 1940s as a crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, Sinatra quickly became a solo sensation, his smooth baritone and intimate phrasing redefining popular music for a generation of listeners. Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026 Very fitting for the flamboyant crooner! Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 Pop star Bebe Rexha (March 28) and country music crooner Dustin Lynch (March 29) were the other two headliners listed on the original lineup. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 As time changed and the mics used by the crooners of the ‘60s evolved to carry the vocals of the 2020s, the lines blurred. Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crooner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crooner was in 1888

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“Crooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crooner. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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