bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist 

: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

Examples of bassist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After leading the Rain Parade, Roback started Opal with Dream Syndicate bassist Kendra Smith, which became Mazzy Star when Sandoval replaced Smith on vocals. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Due in December, the 500-plus-page volume was written by music journalist and Great Falls bassist Shane Mehling and draws on interviews with Hydra Head artists, former bandmates and ex-employees. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

Decades ago, locals like Raul Midón, Nicole Henry, Tony Fernandez and Wendy Pedersen developed as musicians here under musical director and resident bassist Don Wilner’s steady guidance. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

That’s Khn, the guitarist and bassist, on the left; Klek is the drummer holding down the kit on the right. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bassist

• basest
• racist