pianist
noun
pi·a·nist
pē-ˈa-nist 
ˈpē-ə-
ˈpē-ə-
: a person who plays the piano
especially
: a skilled or professional performer on the piano
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By the evening, everyone shifts outside to the stoop, where Harlem pianist Warner Meadows and special guests close the night with live music.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The pianist’s name was Liberace.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge, including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The singular jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is remarkable both for his intriguing song choices — including 1990s pop and rock standards — and his transformative skill in playing them.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The pianist’s name was Liberace.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge, including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The singular jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is remarkable both for his intriguing song choices — including 1990s pop and rock standards — and his transformative skill in playing them.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pianist
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianist. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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