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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This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track. Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 The talented crooner is the current face of eight brand campaigns. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The crooner bought the Colonial Revival residence for his late wife, Shirley, and their four daughters in 1960 for just $159,000. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Dreesen and Sinatra traveled 45 to 50 cities a year together, and the comedian said the crooner became like a father to him. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crooner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jul. 2026.

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