flutist

noun

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

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His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The flutist Denis Bouriakov and the bassoonist Whitney Crockett applied pinpoint dexterity to Paganini and Rossini, respectively. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Also on the program was popular jazz pianist Danny Green, a fine pairing of flutist Elena Yarritu with pianist Cho-Hyun Park, and a cool duo of John Offerkuch on piano with Ian Harland on vibes. — Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flutist

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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

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

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