a person who sings, especially a trained or professional vocalist.
a poet.
a singing bird.
Origin of singer
1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at sing, -er1
Words nearby singer
Singaporean, Singapore sling, Singapore Strait, “Sing a Song of Sixpence”, singe, singer, Singer, Isaac Bashevis, singer's nodes, singer-songwriter, sing for one's supper, Singh.
Definition for singer (2 of 3)
singer2
[ sin-jer ]
/ ˈsɪn dʒər /
noun
a person or thing that singes.
Origin of singer
2
First recorded in 1870–75; singe + -er1
Definition for singer (3 of 3)
Singer
[ sing-er ]
/ ˈsɪŋ ər /
noun
Isaac Ba·shev·is[bah-shev-is], /bɑˈʃɛv ɪs/, 1904–91, U.S. novelist and short-story writer (in Yiddish), born in Poland: Nobel prize 1978.
Isaac Mer·rit[mer-it], /ˈmɛr ɪt/, 1811–75, U.S. inventor.
She also worked with voice and movement coaches to make sure she captured the right energy while portraying Reddy on film, even taking a lesson with a breathing coach “to breathe like a singer.”
Inside ‘I Am Woman’: A new biopic tells the story of Helen Reddy and her famous song|radmarya|September 10, 2020|Fortune
The singer and reality star took to Instagram to announce that she and ex-husband, former basketball player Daniel Gibson, are officially divorced.
Keyshia Cole Is Finally Divorced From Daniel Gibson|Jasmine Grant|September 4, 2020|Essence.com
She wasn’t one of those singers who had always dreamed of being a singer.
The Mother of WAP? The Indisputable Ms. Millie Jackson|Eugene Robinson|August 30, 2020|Ozy
A talented singer, Beaudoin had stepped away from singing for a while, but after a vacation to Amsterdam where he experienced a thrilling musical festival along the canals, he wanted to reconnect with music.
Washington Chorus forges ahead amid pandemic|Patrick Folliard|August 26, 2020|Washington Blade
We also have many funny videos about handwashing and wearing masks, some of them with famous singers.
Well, Beyoncé Platinum is rumored to include a remix featuring the singer.
Beyonce’s New “7/11” and “Ring Off” Will Give You Reason to Live (And Dance)|Kevin Fallon|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The “Follow Your Arrow” singer won big at the CMAs on country.
Is This Country Star the New Wendy Davis?|Matt Lewis|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In other words, the hearer is better able to judge of the singer's throat action than the singer himself.
The Psychology of Singing|David C. Taylor
The singer seemed unable to make us visualize the characters he endeavored to portray.
Vocal Mastery|Harriette Brower
Mental agitation or severe colds can for a time deprive the singer of the use of his vocal organs, or seriously impair them.
How to Sing|Lilli Lehmann
His other large novel, 'Jossele Ssolowee,' is also a characterization of the life of an artist, this time a singer.
The History of Yiddish Literature in the Nineteenth Century|Leo Wiener
The singer had taken up his position at their feet and faced them.
The Research Magnificent|H. G. Wells
British Dictionary definitions for singer (1 of 2)
singer
/ (ˈsɪŋə) /
noun
a person who sings, esp one who earns a living by singing
a singing bird
an obsolete word for poet
British Dictionary definitions for singer (2 of 2)
Singer
/ (ˈsɪŋə) /
noun
Isaac Bashevis. 1904–91, US writer of Yiddish novels and short stories; born in Poland. His works include Satan in Goray (1935), The Family Moscat (1950), the autobiographical In my Father's Court (1966), and The King of the Fields (1989): Nobel prize for literature 1978
Isaac Merrit. 1811–75, US inventor, who originated and developed an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1852)