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

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The rapper was seen walking hand-in-hand with the dancehall/R&B singer during New York Fashion Week. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024 On Monday, Kamala Harris will wrap up the campaign in Pennsylvania by holding rallies in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, followed by a concert in Allentown featuring rapper Fat Joe and a performance by Frankie Negron, both of whom have Puerto Rican heritage. Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 The rapper scores the highest debut on both rankings his new single reaches this week. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 She’s rapper, rocker, goes for it and Zoe was perfect. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapper 

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Nov. 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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