bassist

noun

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

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But Porcaro and his older brothers/bandmates Jeff (the founding Toto drummer, who died in 1992) and Mike (Toto’s bassist from 1982 to 2007, who died in 2015) were all born in Connecticut. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 As the lead bassist for the Eagle Rock Band, Christopher understands that musicianship is much bigger than one’s self. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 The first time the Shannon/Narducy crew played Murmur, bassist Mike Mills came by just to check out the show. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026 The Outfield was formed in 1984 by Spinks, vocalist/bassist Tony Lewis and drummer Alan Jackman in London. Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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