singer

1 of 2

noun (1)

sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Examples of singer in a Sentence

Noun (1) a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center
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In the meantime, a forgotten gem from the singer’s discography is finding a new audience overseas, as one of her most beautiful and often overlooked compositions returns to a pair of rankings in the United Kingdom. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The show, which features the singer’s Cowboy Carter live debut, marked Netflix‘s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025 The 35-time Grammy winning singer is set to launch her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at SoFi Stadium on April 28 at 7 p.m. PT. Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 Representatives for the singer did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment. Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singer

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singer was in the 14th century

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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
sing·​er ˈsin-jər How to pronounce singer (audio)
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Sing·​er ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce Singer (audio)
Isaac Ba*shev*is bə-ˈshe-vəs How to pronounce Singer (audio) 1904–1991 American (Polish-born) author

Singer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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