chanter

noun

chant·​er ˈchan-tər How to pronounce chanter (audio)
Synonyms of chanternext
1
: one who chants:
a
: chorister
b
: cantor
2
: the chief singer in a chantry
3
: the reed pipe of a bagpipe with finger holes on which the melody is played

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Soon after the Chargers moved on, the chanters moved in. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 You might be asked to sing along with a Zen-like group of spiritual chanters. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2023 The chanters settle back into rows, avoiding the dying embers. — Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026 Tushtu, the meekest, frailest of the chanters, trailing at the back, stopped to turn towards Charu with a sly grin. — Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chanter

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of chanter was in the 14th century

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“Chanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chanter. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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