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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The rapper surprise-released his sixth studio album, GNX, featuring 12 new songs, on Friday, Nov. 22. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Australian rapper Illy also delivered a standout performance on the charts, landing at No. 4 with Good Life. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024 That is by New Orleans rapper Cape Mr. 500, formerly with No Limit Records and Juvenile’s UPT Records. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 And rapper Quavo recently partnered with Sazerac to launch White X. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapper 

Word History

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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