frontman

Also front man

[fruhnt-man]

noun

plural

frontmen 

1. a performer, as a singer, who leads a musical group.

2. a person who serves as the nominal head of an organization and who represents it publicly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frontman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; front + man

Example Sentences

The trio sacked their original frontman and replaced him with Liam Gallagher, who suggested a name change to Oasis.

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The Danish frontman has developed into a player who can affect games at this level - scoring against champions Liverpool earlier this season - and he drove forward before cutting inside and letting fly from the edge of the area.

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Earlier this week, Bob Vylan frontman, Bobby Vylan, said on the Louis Theroux Podcast that he was "not regretful" of the Glastonbury chant and would "do it again tomorrow".

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And then there was a DM from someone at Sub Pop, wanting a cake for the album release party of Tunde Adebimpe, also frontman for the band TV on the Radio.

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It's difficult at times to find new things to say about Haaland and his goalscoring feats, but the frontman's numbers this season are staggering.

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