1. singers who perform in a soft, smooth, intimate style, typically associated with popular music from the 1930s-1950s
Usage: plural of crooner

Examples

• Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby were famous crooners of their era.
• The jazz club featured several talented crooners performing classic love songs.
• Many crooners became popular through radio broadcasts in the 1940s.
• The smooth voices of crooners made them perfect for romantic ballads.
• Modern artists sometimes try to emulate the style of classic crooners.
• The concert hall was filled with fans of traditional crooners and their timeless music.