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Definition of balladeer

balladeer

/ˌbæləˈdɪər/
bal · lad · eer
Plural:balladeers
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Past Simple:balladeered
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Past Participle:balladeered
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Present Participle:balladeering
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balladeer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A singer or composer of ballads, especially slow, romantic, or narrative songs.

Example

"The folk festival featured a renowned balladeer who captivated the audience with tales of sea voyages."

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• verb

1

To compose or sing ballads.

Example

"He spent his youth traveling from town to town, balladeering in small acoustic venues."

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• Rhymes for balladeer

• Nearby Words

ball python
ball-up
ballad
balladeer
balladist
ballast
ballboy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'ballad' plus the agentive suffix '-eer'. 'Ballad' itself derives from Old Occitan 'balada' (a dance song), tracing back to Late Latin 'ballare' (to dance).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Balladeer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/balladeer
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