flutist

noun

flut·​ist ˈflü-tist How to pronounce flutist (audio)
: one who plays a flute

Examples of flutist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fearless Movement also has contributions from Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Patrice Quinn, flutist André 3000, vocalists George Clinton, BJ the Chicago Kid, and D Smoke, and others. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2024 As have their ages, hometowns, and professions (including a Deaflympics gold medalist, a brand strategist, an exterminator, a geriatric physician, a professional flutist, a political consultant, and an Australian DJ). Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 July 2023 Hip-hop heads anticipating something new from the musician were expecting bars from the flutist, a former rapper affectionately called Three Stacks. Dawn Burkes, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024 The lineup includes bassoonist Joy Guidry, cellist Peter Ko, pianists Jonny Stallings Cardenas and Boris Acosta Jaramillo, tuba player Jonathan Piper and alto saxophonist and flutist Lyra Montoya. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024 In November, top flutist Holly Hofmann marked the first anniversary of her free weekly Sunday afternoon jazz concerts and jam sessions at Tio Leo’s in Bay Park. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2023 As a writer, artist and flutist, Johnna shares his passion for being creative. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023 These troubles mostly landed on the shoulders of flutist Liliko Maeda, the featured soloist in Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2023 Buckley has another ace in his violin: his wife, flutist Beth Ross Buckley, Camarada’s co-founder and co-artistic director. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flutist was in 1603

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“Flutist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flutist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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flutist

noun
flut·​ist ˈflüt-əst How to pronounce flutist (audio)
: a flute player
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