singer

¹

[ sing-er ]

noun

1. a person who sings, especially a trained or professional vocalist.
2. a poet.
3. a singing bird.

singer

²

[ sin-jer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that singes.

Singer

³

[ sing-er ]

noun

1. Isaac Ba·shev·is [bah-, shev, -is], 1904–91, U.S. novelist and short-story writer (in Yiddish), born in Poland: Nobel Prize 1978.
2. Isaac Mer·rit [mer, -it], 1811–75, U.S. inventor.

Singer

¹

/ ˈsɪŋə /

noun

1. SingerIsaac Bashevis19041991MUSPolishWRITING: novelistWRITING: short-story writer Isaac Bashevis. 1904–91, US writer of Yiddish novels and short stories; born in Poland. His works include Satan in Goray (1935), The Family Moscat (1950), the autobiographical In my Father's Court (1966), and The King of the Fields (1989): Nobel prize for literature 1978
2. SingerIsaac Merrit18111875MUSTECHNOLOGY: inventor Isaac Merrit. 1811–75, US inventor, who originated and developed an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1852)

singer

²

/ ˈsɪŋə /

noun

1. a person who sings, esp one who earns a living by singing
2. a singing bird
3. an obsolete word for poet

Word History and Origins

Origin of singer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; sing, -er ¹

Origin of singer²

First recorded in 1870–75; singe + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The singer, actress and overall entertainer has led a life filled of rubbing shoulders with Hollywood figures from a young age.

From Salon

The news of the 20-year-old singer’s departure came during Monday’s episode of the reality competition series, as coach Stefani introduced the contestants for her team’s next round of Knockouts to mentor Sting.

From Los Angeles Times

Yes, the scratchy-voiced singer and songwriter released his debut album just 18 months ago.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Strip That Down” singer’s dark blue casket arrived at the church in a white horse-drawn hearse carrying floral arrangements spelling the words “son” and “daddy,” the BBC said.

From Los Angeles Times

A funeral was held for the former One Direction singer Liam Payne in England on Wednesday afternoon, a month after his death in a fall from a hotel balcony.

From New York Times

Related Words

• artist
• crooner
• diva
• musician
• soloist
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