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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And his juxtaposition of hood aesthetics with delicate music has been done before, like by fleeting singer RMR in 2020. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 In a funny video shared to TikTok on Thursday (March 7), the 31-year-old singer/actress passed along some advice on how to get over a crush, featuring some moral support from her Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024 Additionally, the much anticipated Dolly Parton Experience will welcome guests in May, as an interactive exhibit that will follow the singer’s journey from Tennessee’s Locust Ridge and through to her superstar status on stages around the globe. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024 The singer's digital cover issue officially launches on Thursday at Playgirl.com. Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 My mother was a professional woman, as well as a gospel singer. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Mar. 2024 Previous Barbies in the collection include producer Shonda Rhimes, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, singer Celia Cruz, skateboarder Sky Brown and tennis star Naomi Osaka. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 In the region, the singer is bringing her Eras Tour to only Singapore—a perk for which the country paid—and neighboring nations aren’t happy about it, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 In another moment captured on video and posted on X, the singer stood on stage as the audience cheered their approval. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 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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