bassist

noun

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

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Hinds co-founded the Grammy-winning group in 2000 with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor. Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025 Hinds formed Mastodon in Atlanta in 2000 along with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025 Hinds was part of Four Hour Fogger before forming Mastodon in 2000 with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor in Atlanta. Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Hinds co-founded Mastodon in 2000 alongside bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2025.

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