singer
gb/sˈɪŋɡɚ/ us/sˈɪŋɡɚ/
A1
English
~ 5400
énekes
NOUN
A1
1
énekes
A2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] singer; a singer in [a band/choir]
She’s a famous singer who performs all over the world.
Híres énekesnő, aki a világ minden táján fellép.
The band is looking for a new lead singer.
A zenekar új énekest keres.
He worked as a wedding singer on weekends.
My sister is a classically trained opera singer.
The competition will choose the best young singer in the country.
Learner examples
My brother is a very good singer.
A bátyám nagyon jó énekes.
She wants to be a pop singer.
Popénekes szeretne lenni.
The singer walked onto the stage.
There are three singers in the band.
I listen to this singer every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sing' and 'singer', saying *'He is a good sing.'* The correct form is 'He is a good singer.' Also remember to use 'a' or 'the' before 'singer' in singular form: 'She is a singer,' not *'She is singer.'*
Meaning
person who sings, often professionally
Collocations
lead singer
|pop singer
|opera singer
|professional singer
|good singer
|singer-songwriter
Synonyms
vocalist (Often slightly more formal or technical; commonly used for members of bands or in music industry contexts.)
|
performer (More general; includes people who act, dance, or play instruments, not only those who sing.)
Antonyms
non-singer (Refers to a person who does not sing or cannot sing well; often used informally.)
Themes
music
|arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who sings, especially for work or on stage.
A person who sings, especially someone who performs music with their voice as a profession or regular activity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
singer
IPA
GB/sˈɪŋɡɚ/
US/sˈɪŋɡɚ/
Syllables & stress
sing - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sing)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: singer
- Plural: singers
Word family
Expressions
backing singer
1/bˈækɪŋ sˈɪŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
support singer for main vocalist
A singer who sings behind the main singer to support the song.
Examples
- She started her career as a backing singer for a famous pop star.
- There were three backing singers on stage with him.
lead singer
1/lˈid sˈɪŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
main singer in a band
The main person who sings in a band or group.
Examples
- The lead singer forgot the words to the song.
- Their lead singer has a very powerful voice.
opera singer
1/ˈɑpɹə sˈɪŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
singer who performs opera
A singer who sings in operas using classical training and style.
Examples
- He trained for many years to become an opera singer.
- The opera singer received a long standing ovation.
singer-songwriter
1/sˈɪŋɡɚ sˈɔŋɹˌaɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person who writes and sings songs
A person who writes their own songs and also sings them.
Examples
- She is a talented singer-songwriter with two hit albums.
- Many singer-songwriters perform alone with just a guitar.