singer

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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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Noun
Like most things in 2020, the season was interrupted by COVID, but the singer did build her team of singers. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Known for collaborating with public figures, Cassell has worked with prominent names such as Pharrell Williams, singer Ed Sheeran, eyewear designers Coco and Breezy, fine artist Roy Nachum, and major brands like Samsung, Google, and LG. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025 In between these shows, troops stationed in the Caribbean enjoyed performances by singer Jane Pickens, dancer Ray Bolger, and comedians Laurel and Hardy. Tours continued after World War II. Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025 Kissing Tradition – Sweden 10th May 1959: British costume designer Tony Walton kisses the cheek of his new bride, British actor and singer Julie Andrews, England. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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