rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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Wintour will be joined by co-chairs actor Colman Domingo, race car driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky and singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 23 Apr. 2025 Tennessee’s Board of Parole unanimously recommended a pardon for the rapper turned country singer (born Jason DeFord), the Associated Press reported on April 22. Justin Curto, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 Recorded from a hospital room, the Baton Rouge rapper uncontrollably shed tears and laughter in the intense moment. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The veteran rapper recently teamed up with the Houston native as a surprise guest for Coachella 2025 Comments Megan Thee Stallion is expanding her palette! Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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