flutist

noun

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

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Woodwind contributions in the Schubert from clarinetist Stephen Williamson, oboist William Welter, and outgoing flutist Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson were both impassioned and lucid. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Chase’s extraordinary talent and drive were evident early on, including to flutist Beth Ross Buckley, the artistic director and co-founder of the chamber-music nonprofit Camarada. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025 That meant that flutist Claire Chase, this year’s Ojai Music Festival music director who is often called a force of nature, fit right in. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 Oliveros’ death was announced by renowned flutist Claire Chase, a San Diego native. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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flutist

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

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