1. a person who sings ballads or folk songs, especially as a profession

Examples

• The balladeer performed traditional songs at the folk festival.
• She became a well-known balladeer in the 1960s folk music scene.
• The old balladeer told stories through his haunting melodies.
• Local balladeers gathered to share songs passed down through generations.
• He made his living as a traveling balladeer, singing in coffee houses.
• The balladeer’s guitar accompaniment was simple but effective.