organist

noun

or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nist 

: a person who plays the organ

Examples of organist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival, named for the famous scientist who was also a world class organist, has been around for nearly 30 years. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Don Henley compares the Eagles’ role there to the organist at a silent movie. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

An honorary street sign was posted in Chicago's Portage Park last week commemorating silent film organist Jay Warren — real name Dennis Wolkowicz — who died last year. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

organist

noun

or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nəst 

: one who plays an organ