vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
Recent Examples on the Web Donald is the grandson of The Beatles vocalist Paul McCartney. Gates, who recently graduated from Stanford University, shared a photo of Donald giving the 21-year-old a piggyback ride following the commencement ceremony. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 Depp, an accomplished guitarist and vocalist on top of his decades-long acting career, could be seen performing a song with Sandra during the Monday night event honoring the late Yardbirds guitarist, who died of bacterial meningitis in January 2023. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 The powerhouse Canadian vocalist has not performed on stage since March 2020, but the door is not closed on a return to the stage. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 June 2024 Mills, Buck and Berry would write the music, then hand it over to vocalist Michael Stipe to write the lyrics. Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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