singer

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noun (1)

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

singer

2 of 2

noun (2)

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

Synonyms of singer

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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Noun
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and record producer who performed at this year’s Super Bowl halftime Show. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026 And on the other side there’s the Africa of his father, where the director has shot several movies over the past decade, including Félicité, the gritty story of a singer in the Democratic Republic of Congo that won Berlin’s Silver Bear award back in 2017. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026 Black worked toward her dream of becoming a singer, struggling to realize that long-shot goal. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026 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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Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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

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biographical name (2)

Isaac Merrit 1811–1875 American inventor

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