cellist

noun

cel·​list ˈche-list How to pronounce cellist (audio)
: a cello player
… a yard-long implement that looks just like a cellist's bow, only larger.Donovan Hohn

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In 2026, Catalonia celebrates the Year of Cultural Tourism with Barcelona named World Capital of Architecture, alongside the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death and the 150th anniversary of the birth of cellist Pau Casals. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The evening took an unusual turn as a violinist and cellist — SistaStrings — took the stage and were followed by Brandi Carlile bearing an acoustic guitar. Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 June 2026 Sheku’s universal appeal, which reaches far beyond traditional classical audiences, combined with his credibility as one of the world’s foremost cellists, makes this a unique acquisition for us. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 June 2026 This experimental collaboration between a Guatemalan cellist and an American guitarist was conceived when Fratti, the cellist, praised Orcutt’s work publicly, prompting the latter to get in touch — the two worked on the album mostly in remote sessions. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cellist

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cellist was in 1856

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“Cellist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

cellist

noun
cel·​list
ˈchel-əst
: a person who plays the cello

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