bassist

noun

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

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Melissa Auf der Maur, the former bassist of Hole, touring member in the Smashing Pumpkins, and co-founder of New York’s Basilica Hudson, has announced a new memoir. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025 The book will trace Auf der Maur’s upbringing in Montreal through her career as a bassist, first with her band, Tinker. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025 The group, comprised of vocalist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster and guitarist Carl Broemel, is headed to Broemel's city. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2025 Ruby was conceived despite the bassist having previously had a vasectomy. Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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