Singer

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋər/

Definitions of singer

noun a person who sings, especially as a profession

Example Sentences

A1 The singer has a beautiful voice.

A2 My friend wants to become a singer when she grows up.

B1 The singer performed at the local music festival.

B2 The famous singer released a new album last month.

C1 The singer captivated the audience with her powerful performance.

C2 The renowned singer is known for her incredible vocal range.

Examples of singer in a Sentence

formal The singer delivered a flawless performance at the opera house.

informal I heard that singer is going on tour next month.

slang That singer has some serious pipes!

figurative The singer's voice was like honey, sweet and smooth.

Grammatical Forms of singer

• past tense: sang
• plural: singers
• comparative: more talented
• superlative: most talented
• present tense: sings
• future tense: will sing
• perfect tense: has sung
• continuous tense: is singing
• singular: singer
• positive degree: talented
• infinitive: to sing
• gerund: singing
• participle: singing

Origin and Evolution of singer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'singer' originated from the Old English word 'sangere' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sangwaz', meaning 'one who sings'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'singer' has retained its meaning of someone who sings, but has also expanded to encompass a variety of vocalists across different genres and styles of music.