balladeer

or bal·lad·ier

[ bal-uh-deer ]

noun

1. a person who sings ballads.

balladeer

/ ˌbæləˈdɪə /

noun

1. a singer of ballads

Word History and Origins

Origin of balladeer¹

First recorded in 1630–40; ballad + -eer

Example Sentences

The legendary Irish folk singer, whom Bob Dylan once called the greatest balladeer, died last week at 74.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• crooner
• minstrel
• songwriter