vocalist

noun

vo·cal·ist ˈvō-kə-list

Synonyms of vocalist

: singer entry 1

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Celebrating 30 years together with original vocalist Amaia Montero, the group is also nominated for Group or Duo Favorite of the Year and Best Euro-Song. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 As host and singer, Majo Aguilar — granddaughter of Mexican film and music legends Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre — ushered vocalists on and off the stage. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The vocalist performs a range of songs from country and classic hits of the ’50s-’80s and contemporary hits. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Trace was a vocalist and guitarist in pop rock band Metro Station. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

See more words from the same year

Browse Nearby Words

vocalism

vocalist

vocality

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Kids Definition

vocalist

noun

vo·cal·ist ˈvō-kə-ləst

: singer entry 1

vocalist

noun

Synonyms of vocalist

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

Word History

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Kids Definition

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes