flutist

noun

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

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Saxophonist-flutist-vocalist Denson is a gifted jazz-funk veteran, and his band can be relentlessly energetic live. Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 Sophia is a flutist in the CHMS band program and picked up bass guitar during the last school year and joined the school’s Jazz Band. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 For her Professional Studies Certificate at Los Angeles’ Colburn School, Lombardo’s teacher was Jim Walker, a celebrated flutist and educator. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025 The event lineup includes flutist Alexander Zonjic, pianist Rick Roe, bassist and bandleader Paul Keller and vocalist Penny Wells. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flutist

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Sep. 2025.

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flutist

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

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