bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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The film also stars Thora Birch, Earl Cave, Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon and Jim Belushi in supporting roles. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 May 2025 Even in a major city like Seattle, where Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan grew up a thousand miles away, the sound of Southern California punk was echoing into the consciousness of punk social circles. Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Elle joined her ex-husband Will Loomis’ band, Loomis & the Lust, as a bassist in 2012, per Kings River Life Magazine. Nicole Briese, People.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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