tenor

noun
UK: /ˈten.ər/
US: /ˈten.ɚ/

  1. A high adult male singing voice.

    1. He sings tenor in the choir.
    2. The opera featured a powerful tenor in the leading role, captivating the audience with his high notes.

  2. The general meaning, character, or quality of something.

    1. The tenor of the meeting was positive.
    2. The overall tenor of the debate suggested a growing consensus on the need for reform.

Synonyms

import drift sense voice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tenor" in English means: A high adult male singing voice., The general meaning, character, or quality of something..

The phonetic transcription of "tenor" is /ˈten.ər/ in British English and /ˈten.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tenor": import, drift, sense, voice.

Example usage of "tenor": "He sings tenor in the choir.". More examples on the page.