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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According to the song’s credits on Tidal, Yorke’s daughter Agnes is also featured as a backing vocalist. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 29 May 2025 Paving a new path for musicians is Nick Hexum, lead vocalist of multi-platinum rock band 311, who recently founded his own digital music platform, SKP. Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Other notable locations around the city include 285 S. 12th St., the craftsman-style house that Tom Johnston, the founder and lead vocalist of the rock group The Doobie Brothers, rented while attending San Jose State University and studying graphic design. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025 Shot on 16mm celluloid, the film follows protagonist Allen, an ex-music producer who moves to the remote woods to isolate and mourn the tragic death of his pop vocalist wife. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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vocalist

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

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