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
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Stone, a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and recording artist, grew up listening to his father, Lil Howling Wolf, play the blues. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Add Billy Joel to the list of artists advocating for late powerhouse rock vocalist Joe Cocker to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025 The record once again showcases the meteoric talent that’s always resided within the powerhouse ensemble since their debut album Two Highways in 1989, when Krauss — a songbird vocalist and elegant fiddler player — was just a teenager. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025 The Sugarland vocalist—who previously guided farmers through their romantic journeys on the series—has been replaced without much explanation. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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