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

Since Grupo Firme’s record-setting run, other regional Mexican acts have played at Crypto.com and Peacock Theater, such as corridos tumbados singer Junior H, sad sierreño act Eslabon Armado and romantic balladeer Iván Cornejo.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, the British balladeer confirmed during another Munich show that she and sports agent Rich Paul were engaged after repeatedly referring to Paul as her fiancé — and sometimes her “husband” — for months.

From Los Angeles Times

The British balladeer, who broke through with the 2008 hit “Chasing Pavements,” added that she misses everything about life before fame.

From Los Angeles Times

McLachlan didn’t stay, returning instead to Canada, where she continued honing her style until she became a star on her own terms: a sensitive but muscular balladeer known for her pristine vocals and for the searching, philosophical tone of hit songs like “Adia,” “Possession,” “Angel” and “Building a Mystery.”

From Los Angeles Times

An elite balladeer with stylistic range, Boone made like a seasoned pop-soul troubadour at times, later delivering soaring folk-pop anthems with “My Greatest Fear” and the heart-pouring “Pretty Slowly,” a cathartic unreleased number.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• crooner
• minstrel
• songwriter