bassist

noun

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

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In an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, bassist Nikki Sixx talked about Neil’s health issues and concerns that fans had raised after seeing the singer return to the stage with a solo show at the beginning of August. Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025 Flipper was formed in San Francisco by a group of veteran members of the Bay Area punk scene — vocalist Ricky Williams, guitarist Ted Falconi, bassist Will Shatter and drummer Steve DePace. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and harpist Mikaela Davis make guest appearances, alongside Miranda and bassist, Cameron Ralston, who joined the band following the departure of longtime bassist and backup vocalist Peter Hughes last year. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025 Blickle, alongside frontman John Baizley, bassist Summer Welch and guitarist Tim Loose, formed Baroness in 2003. Marina Watts, People.com, 9 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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