crooner

noun
UK: /ˈkruːnər/
US: /ˈkruːnər/

  1. A singer, typically a man, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice.

    1. He is a famous crooner.
    2. The old radio played a song by a well-known crooner of the era.

Synonyms

singer vocalist balladeer
crooner verb

  1. To sing in a soft, low, and sentimental manner.

    1. He likes to crooner at night.
    2. The singer began to crooner a romantic ballad to the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "crooner" is /ˈkruːnər/ in British English and /ˈkruːnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crooner": singer, vocalist, balladeer.

Example usage of "crooner": "He is a famous crooner.". More examples on the page.