vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)
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hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The evolution suits Shook, who has turned themself into a much more nuanced vocalist over the years. — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 All four members of Sade first played together in a Latin soul band called Pride, with Adu as a backing vocalist. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 This phenomenal vocalist has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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