vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
Recent Examples on the Web For months, Indian vocalist Asha Puthli has hauled a suitcase-size portable karaoke machine out of her condo in West Palm Beach, Fla. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 Her youngest daughter, vocalist Sasha Dobson, has carved out a singular niche in New York City as a singer-songwriter steeped in jazz from birth. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024 Speaking from the stage during the second of two shows at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, Vedder first saluted opening act Deep Sea Diver, whose vocalist Jessica Dobson and keyboardist Patti King are female. Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 May 2024 The mutual appreciation was evident on both sides of the barrier, as Sabaton vocalist Joakim Broden noted early in its set that the majority of the crowd was on its feet from the band’s first notes — notes many in attendance knew the words to. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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