Singer

/ˈsɪŋər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who sings, especially professionally.
The singer captivated the audience with her beautiful voice.
A person who produces musical sounds with the voice.
He was known as a talented singer in his local community.
A person who performs songs in various genres.
The concert featured several famous singers from different music styles.

Etymology

From Old English 'singer', related to the verb 'sing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

karaoke singer
A person who sings along to recorded music in a social setting, usually using a microphone.
backup singer
A singer who performs vocal harmony parts alongside a lead singer.
lead singer
The main singer in a band or musical group.

Related Words

singing
The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
songwriter
A person who writes the lyrics or music for songs.
musician
A person skilled in music, especially as a performer of an instrument.

Slang Meanings

rock star
He's such a rock star for how he performed at the festival.
diva
She acts like a total diva since becoming a famous singer.