musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
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She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Fans have also blasted musicians like Ciara, Jewel, and Rita Ora for it.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
Sean Ono Lennon has had a versatile career, as a musician, producer, and songwriter.
—Anthony Mason, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Heels star Alexander Ludwig and musician AJ Michalka have been cast for the next season of Mike White’s murderous luxury vacation show, per THR.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for musician
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myu̇-ˈzish-ən
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
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