bassist

noun

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

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Moore and guitarist Will Ragano have been the two consistent members; aside from the current lineup there have been four bassists, four drummers and four keyboard players — most of whom will return for the show. Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 The former Joy Division and New Order bassist flatly ruled out any reunion with his ex-band mates, even for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Monette Marino, guitarist Joe Amato, bassist Harley Magsino, drummer Mike Holguin and saxophonist, flutist and harmonica player Tripp Sprague. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 Now, the duo of bassist Joe Adducci and guitarist Chris Grigoroff have returned from a 30-year hiatus with Souled American’s seventh record, Sanctions. David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026 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

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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