bluesman

noun

blues·​man ˈblüz-mən How to pronounce bluesman (audio)
: a man who plays or sings the blues

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Advertisement The Times spoke to Kingfish about his influences, being a bluesman in a hip-hop world, and his dreams for the future. Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 The Times spoke to Kingfish about his influences, being a bluesman in a hip-hop world, and his dreams for the future. Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 Buddy Guy, who became one of Chicago’s great bluesmen, and one of the greatest guitarists ever. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024 By then, though, Guy was used to seeing how badly even popular bluesmen were treated. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bluesman 

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluesman was in 1930

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“Bluesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluesman. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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