soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

Examples of soloist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of America’s top-tier classical pianists, Jeremy Denk has toured the world for almost three decades as a soloist and as a collaborator with violinist Joshua Bell and other luminaries. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 Plus, Swift adds her 73rd career week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, extending her record among soloists (Elvis Presley has the second-most among soloists, with 67). Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soloist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soloist was in 1864

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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 24 May. 2024.

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soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

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