bassist

noun

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

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Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025 The band sounded great, especially bassist Mikey Way and touring musicians violinist Kayleigh Goldsworthy and cellist Clarice Jensen. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2025 Jinks’ longtime bassist Joshua Thompson co-produced the current project with Godfrey. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025 Ten months after the incident, Dave Navarro, guitarist; Eric Avery, bassist; and Stephen Perkins, drummer, filed a lawsuit against Farrell accusing him of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and breach of contract. Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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