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 Brother Marquis, the rapper who rose to fame as a member of the controversial Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, died Monday at 57. Staff Author, EW.com, 4 June 2024 Mark Ross, better known as rapper Brother Marquis and a member of the influential Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, died at the age of 58. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 According to organizers, a surprise guest — who has been trolling the rapper hard ever since his Star Island mansion was raided in March — may or may not pop over to lend his support to the cause. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024 The rapper shared some images from her younger modeling days in the heartfelt post. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapper 

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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 7 Jun. 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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