soundalike

[ sound-uh-lahyk ]

noun

1. a person or thing that sounds like another, especially a better known or more famous prototype:

   a whole spate of Elvis Presley soundalikes.

soundalike

/ ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk /

noun

1. 1. a person or thing that sounds like another, often well known, person or thing
   2. ( as modifier )

      a soundalike band

Word History and Origins

Origin of soundalike¹

1965–70; noun use of verb phrase sound alike, on the model of look-alike

Example Sentences

The over-the-top acting and pitiful effects are nothing—the winner here is the theme song, performed by a Johnny Cash-soundalike.

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