bassist

noun

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

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Hiro Yamamoto, a founding member and original bassist for Soundgarden, used his speech to draw further attention to the immigrants being targeted by ICE agents. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025 Following their performance, guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassists Ben Shepherd and Hiro Yamomoto all gave speeches. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025 The bassist, who left the band in 1989 and now works as a chemist, also made one of the only overly political statements of the night. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025 The surviving members of Soundgarden — Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto — were present for the induction. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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