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

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Noun
Where that album focused on complex heartbreak, C, XOXO will shake up perceptions of the singer. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024 The singer/actress/dancer/beauty entrepreneur has attended over a dozen times and never not delivered a killer look. Condé Nast, Vogue, 6 May 2024 After Emmy explained her nerves, Perry recovered from her shock and complimented the singer for her blooming confidence. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024 This song, originally recorded by singer James Dupre and written by Scotty Emerick with John Scott Sherill, serves as a key vessel, one that feels every bit as classic as many of Travis’s previous hits. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 May 2024 This week, the contestants were mentored by singer, songwriter, and dancer Ciara. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024 Among the famous singers hired to perform for the company over the years were Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, Patricia Racette, Beverly Sills, Dame Joan Sutherland and many more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024 On Saturday, May 4, the Grammy-winning singer, 45, performed at City Year's Spring Break Gala at The Gallagher Garden at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024 The bassist and singer has performed and written with Olivia Rodrigo, Bleachers, Dominic Fike and Fletcher (among many others) and took off on TikTok. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024

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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 9 May. 2024.

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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