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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It should also be noted that Hinds is the vocalist on a plethora of Mastodon songs. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Bobby Rush Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook The unparalleled blues guitarist/vocalist, now in his 80s, recently published his autobiography. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025 Jennifer Hudson inadvertently became part of the action at a New York Knicks game Tuesday (March 4), with the vocalist taking a basketball to the face in a moment that’s going viral on social media. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025 From powerhouse vocalists to genre-pushing producers, the latest batch of releases blends vulnerability, self-discovery, and sonic experimentation — all perfect for soundtracking your weekend. Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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