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- 1 electric
- 2 acoustic
: a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
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The track opens with a provocative guitar riff, setting the stage for a fierce jungle hunt rather than a dull cat-and-mouse game.
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Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
That gig, and a crash course in guitar for the audition, were a major turning point.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Exclusive Paris pieces, such as totes and guitar picks, will be available, alongside its current season collections.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
That gig, and a crash course in guitar for the audition, were a major turning point.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Exclusive Paris pieces, such as totes and guitar picks, will be available, alongside its current season collections.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for guitar
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“Guitar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guitar. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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