crooner

[ kroo-ner ]

/ ˈkru nər /

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noun

a popular singer who sings in an evenly modulated, slightly exaggerated manner: He was the kind of soulful, rockabilly-influenced crooner you might catch playing a place like the Liquor Lounge, and he reminded me of both Sinatra and Elvis.

someone who sings: In karaoke, even the least talented crooner has a chance to aim for that big moment in the spotlight.

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Origin of crooner

croon + -er¹

Words nearby crooner

crookneck, crook one's elbow, crook rafter, crool, croon, crooner, crop, crop circle, crop-dust, crop duster, crop-dusting

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Frank Sinatra began his career as a heartthrob crooner, swaying at the mic like a willow embraced by the wind.
Forget About the Accent. Lady Gaga Is Tremendous in House of Gucci|Stephanie Zacharek|November 23, 2021|Time
Yet, oil spills, garbage, noise pollution, boats, and overfishing all threaten these shy whales, keeping the colossal crooners classified as endangered.
How bomb detectors discovered a hidden pod of singing blue whales|Sara Kiley Watson|June 15, 2021|Popular-Science
At just 18, the crooner has millions of people—mostly young girls—clamoring to know more about his life story.
Portrait of the Austin Mahone as a Teen Idol|William O’Connor|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And things seemed fine between the couple, with the crooner appearing sober and healthier-looking, with a new crew cut.
Creed Singer Scott Stapp’s Fall From Grace: From 40 Million Albums Sold to Living in a Holiday Inn|Marlow Stern|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Now Nick Jonas, freshly 22 years old and leaving his days as a mommy-approved Jonas Brothers crooner behind, is following suit.
Nick Jonas Is All Grown Up, Clutching His Penis and Everything|Kevin Fallon|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From fighting Nazis to marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. to singing with Lady Gaga, the crooner has done it all.
Tony Bennett’s Nazi Hunting Past Is Just One Reason He’s the Greatest Living American|Asawin Suebsaeng|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Imma let you finish, One Direction, but JT is still the most charismatic crooner in the game.
The Top 10 Summer Concert Tours|The Daily Beast|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Briefly the crooner's voice wavered, the notes of the violins hesitated, but no one noticed.
The Star Lord|Boyd Ellanby
From 191a loudspeaker on the reception desk came the voice of a world-famous crooner which Helen recognized instantly.
Janet Hardy in Radio City|Ruthe S. Wheeler
At the back was a large orchestra, while up to the front of the stage the famous crooner was singing into a “mike.”
Janet Hardy in Radio City|Ruthe S. Wheeler
A name given to the crooner, crowner, or gray gurnard (Trigla gurnardus).
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
Let the froddering crooner cry,And the braddled sapster sing.
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various

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