bassist

noun

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

Examples of bassist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Lead singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones’ last performance together was in 2007 at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert held in London’s O2 Arena. Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 In addition to marking the group’s last area gig for nearly two years, this excellent mid-summer performance remains noteworthy for a collaborative interlude between Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and Ned Lagin. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 Though Priest will not be on hand, there will be plenty of others taking the stage to bow down at the altar of Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward and bassist Geezer Butler. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 July 2025 This was the pair's first release without bassist Ade Martin and drummer Amber Grimbergen, who departed from the band in 2022. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bassist was in 1863

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on bassist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!