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

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

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

Throughout the film, we see Dovydas enthusiastically performing a kind of sign language karaoke against a vivid blue backdrop; his facial expressions are like a lovesick balladeer.

From New York Times

“I love you, I’ll miss you like mad and I’m sorry for the inconvenience x,” the 35-year-old balladeer wrote in the post’s caption.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crooner
• minstrel
• songwriter