soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist 

-(ˌ)lō-ist

: one who performs a solo

Examples of soloist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Both were enthusiastic members of a Presbyterian Church in America youth group called Village Seven; Good was an occasional soloist on the worship team. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Handler appeared to defer to the soloists, while the trio looked to encourage her. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The category honors pop performances by two or more soloists working together, as well as groups, duos and similar acts. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soloist

• lowest
• slowest

Kids Definition

soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst 

-(ˌ)lō-əst

: one who performs a solo