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

In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The core band is guitarist/singers Junior Mack and Alan Paul, guitarist Andy Aledort (who spent a decade playing with Dickey Betts), drummers Dave Diamond and Lee Finkelstein, bassist Craig Privett and keyboardist Mike Katzman. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

As Pearl Jam evolved from a small group of friends in Seattle to one of the most impactful bands of their generation, founding member and bassist Jeff Ament began photographing their time backstage, in the studio, and on the road. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

Director and former bassist in the Frames John Carney asked Hansard to compose the film’s music and ultimately cast him in the co-lead role opposite Irglová after his original casting choice, Cillian Murphy, struggled to hit the songs’ notes. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bassist

• basest
• racist