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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One of his greatest career mentors was conductor Lorin Maazel, who often took Burton along as a vocalist on overseas concert gigs before Maazel passed away in 2014. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 While dance music vocalists often live in the shadows of the scene, her goal is to put herself, her voice, her personality and her stories at the fore. Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025 The four-time Academy of Country Music Awards top female vocalist said speaking out on deepfakes and the need for AI guardrails is something close to her heart. Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 The Fleetwood Mac songwriter and vocalist bought the three-bedroom pad in 2015 after rejoining the band and selling her Kent estate. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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