noun
crooner
KROON-uh
Crooner (noun) means a singer, typically male, known for singing popular songs in a smooth, low voice. Example: “Frank Sinatra remains one of the most famous crooners of the twentieth century.”
noun
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A singer, typically male, known for singing popular songs in a smooth, low voice.
"Frank Sinatra remains one of the most famous crooners of the twentieth century."
How to use crooner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smooth-voiced singer of romantic pop standards, especially from the mid-20th century tradition.
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Word forms
- Plural
- crooners
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Etymology
Formed from "croon" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who croons.
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What does “crooner” mean?
The word “crooner” means a singer, typically male, known for singing popular songs in a smooth, low voice. In plain terms, a smooth-voiced singer of romantic pop standards, especially from the mid-20th century tradition.
How do you pronounce “crooner”?
“Crooner” is pronounced KROON-uh (/ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “crooner” in a sentence?
Here is “crooner” used in a sentence: “Frank Sinatra remains one of the most famous crooners of the twentieth century.”
What part of speech is “crooner”?
“Crooner” is a noun.
