vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The 11-song LP is their first with new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, in addition to it being Linkin Park’s 12th top 10-charting album and first without their late vocalist Chester Bennington and drummer Rob Bourdon (who exited the group in 2018). Thania Garcia, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024 This song leans decidedly more pop than country, but brings out the best in both vocalists. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024 Chris Stapleton was the most prolific winner of the night, snagging four awards, including male vocalist of the year. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 Jelly is nominated for a total of three awards at the CMAs, including entertainer of the year, album of the year for his 2023 LP Whitsitt Chapel and male vocalist of the year. Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

Word History

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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