noun
crooner
KROON-uh
noun
1
A singer, typically male, known for singing popular songs in a smooth, low voice.
"Frank Sinatra remains one of the most famous crooners of the twentieth century."
How to Use Crooner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smooth-voiced singer of romantic pop standards, especially from the mid-20th century tradition.
Word Forms
crooners plural
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Etymology
Formed from "croon" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who croons.