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organist

noun

or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nist How to pronounce organist (audio)
Synonyms of organistnext
: a person who plays the organ

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The audience can sing Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus, with the Chorale, directed by John Russell, and accompanied by organist Martin Green. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025 The evening featured a special performance by experimental organist and keyboardist Precious Renee Tucker. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 After years of neglect, local organists repaired the instrument and officials set up a fund to cover the organ's maintenance needs, according to information from the Memorial Auditorium's official website. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025 There’s been some talk on social media of the organist at Dodger Stadium playing a wacky mix of music. Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organist

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organist was in 1548

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“Organist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organist. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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organist

noun
or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nəst How to pronounce organist (audio)
: one who plays an organ

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