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Definition of crooner

crooner

/ˈkruːnər/
croon · er
Plural:crooners
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• noun

1

A singer, typically male, who performs sentimental ballads or jazz standards in a smooth, soft, and intimate vocal style made possible by microphone amplification.

Example

"The legendary jazz club was famous for hosting classic mid-century crooners backed by a full swing orchestra."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'croon' (from Middle Dutch 'kronen', meaning to groan, lament, or hum softly) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'. The term rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s when the invention of sensitive electronic microphones allowed vocalists to sing in an intimate, quiet style over big band orchestras.

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