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
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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 29 May. 2024.

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vocalist

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

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