crooner
Americannoun
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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.
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someone who sings.
In karaoke, even the least talented crooner has a chance to aim for that big moment in the spotlight.
Etymology
Origin of crooner
Example Sentences
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Carey, meanwhile, has generated 692 million streams — not too shabby, of course, but still not measuring up to the Canadian crooner.
From MarketWatch
The result is part crooner, part cabaret — with clear nods to Frank Sinatra and Old Hollywood romances.
From Los Angeles Times
While on Bill Maher’s podcast, “Club Random,” the “Piano Man” crooner said he often feels like he’s on a boat, but otherwise, he’s doing just fine.
From Los Angeles Times
The record is already scorching hot, with songs like “Cactus” making a subtle, prickly nod to her past relationship with Mexican crooner Christian Nodal, who famously tattooed her eyes on his chest.
From Los Angeles Times
Throughout the album, the crooner leans into his poetic lyricism, which shines brightest in twinkling love tracks like “Milagro” and “Segundo Amor.”
From Los Angeles Times
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