rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

Examples of rapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Following the album’s resounding success, Toto became the first rapper from the region to perform at the iconic L’Olympia in Paris, before going on a tour across Europe to promote the album. Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 27 June 2024 Shaq ended up releasing the version with only the Brooklyn rapper and Lord Tariq, and it was rumored that The Notorious B.I.G was supposed to be featured. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 June 2024 The rapper’s appearance follows sets from Tems, Lakecia Benjamin, Tierra Whack, Chaka Khan, Kierra Sheard, and Brittney Spencer. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024 Megan Lewis, and Kevin Jacobsen Singers, rappers, and other musical acts have long used their fellow artists as fodder for lyrics — for better and for worse. Dylan Kickham, EW.com, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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