flutist

noun

flut·​ist ˈflü-tist How to pronounce flutist (audio)
Synonyms of flutistnext
: one who plays a flute

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The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026 Japanese percussionist and bamboo flutist Kaoru Watanabe and Sicilian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi contribute to the polyrhythmic grooves and spacious, reflective passages. Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 It will be played by flutist Mark Teplitsky, violinist Eric Gratz, cellist Julian Schwartz and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Jan. 2026 The 43-year-old professional flutist was convicted in 2021 on charges including conspiracy to seize power and sentenced to 11 years in prison. CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flutist

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flutist was in 1603

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“Flutist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flutist. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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flutist

noun
flut·​ist ˈflüt-əst How to pronounce flutist (audio)
: a flute player

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