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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Since the mistrial, Melly’s legal team filed a motion requesting bond for the rapper’s release while awaiting retrial. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025 In January 2020, Emani was among several of Hussle’s family members who accepted a posthumous Grammy for Best Rap Performance on the rapper’s behalf. Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 July 2025 None are pictured, but their voices appear over footage of the rapper, who co-produced the film and distributed a survey last year to track down his biggest fans. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025 Superfans of the rapper eagerly awaited the chance to own a copy of the project on vinyl, despite the fact that Carti hasn’t historically emphasized that format. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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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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