rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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He’s collaborated with Dutch rapper Winne, Ghanaian singer Bisa Kdei, and Dutch hip-hop group Broederliefde. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 No surprise, the 25-year-old talks Miami Hurricanes football and radiates a 305-swagger that would make the Cuban-American club-classic rapper Pitbull proud. Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 The shooting happened just two blocks away from where drill rapper Truron Roach-Martin, 24, who performed under the name Briscoe, was fatally shot in the face and chest Wednesday. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Two lucky fans As part of her series Cardi Tries on Watch Together via Messenger and Instagram, the rapper officiated the surprise wedding of brides Brandi and Shannon in late 2021 in honor of National Coming Out Day, Brides shared. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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