rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

Examples of rapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the rapper showing up to perform the verse herself at Monday’s show made an undeniable case for the Bronx. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024 Tyler’s stage design had the rapper dressed in a ranger uniform, sitting in a trailer in a Monument Valley-style desert. Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024 That included a stint where the rapper went to prison for two years due to a conviction of gun possession and tax evasion back in 2011. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024 The rapper—who is no stranger to a bold fashion moment—was also intrigued by the idea of having a surreal transformation on stage. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024 The rapper played a show with T-Pain at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in December. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024 In the clip, Carpenter and Keoghan, who first sparked dating rumors in late 2023, stood right in front of the couple, watching on as the rapper performed. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 Here’s the schedule: Nissim Black: The American-Israeli rapper/singer and influencer performs rap, pop and world music. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024 The rapper’s most recent album Whole Lotta Red arrived in December 2020. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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