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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Chambers’ bandmates are vocalist/guitarist Steve Hampton (formerly of The Vapors) and bassist Terry Lines (who played with Hampton in Dead Crow Road). Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025 Maroon 5 vocalist Adam Levine has reflected on Paul McCartney’s reaction to his band covering The Beatles on television more than a decade ago. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025 Opening for the rock band on the road will be Alkaline Trio, fronted by Matt Skiba, who served as Blink-182’s co-lead vocalist while DeLonge was away from the band between 2015 and 2022. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025 However, Marsh’s departure after the former album left Andrews, a less-strong vocalist, as the lead singer, and the band split up after one more album in 1988. Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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