vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)
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Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Her profound artistry is rooted in deep musical literacy facilitating her dual role as a vocalist and a composer. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 Marisa Peters, 44, a mother of three and former Broadway vocalist, first noticed bleeding when going to the bathroom after having her first son. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026 Phil Campbell, the Motörhead guitarist and backing vocalist, has died. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026 The current Australia dates are part of the band’s From Zero World Tour, which launched in September 2024, featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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