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⇱ SINGER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster


: one that sings
: one that singes

Synonyms of singer

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
The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music. 👁 Image
Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Howard’s mass rallies in Mound Bayou attracted marquee names such as the singer Mahalia Jackson and William Dawson, a congressman from Chicago. 👁 Image
Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite the legal issues, Schon and Cain are currently underway with lead singer Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, and bassist Todd Jensen for the farewell tour, which kicked off in February. 👁 Image
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the other guides, singer Lauren Irving who is called Aria in the show, was with the circus on the 2023-24 tour. 👁 Image
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
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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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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singer. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

singer

1 of 2 noun
: one that sings

singer

2 of 2 noun
: one that singes

Biographical Definition

Singer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

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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