organist

noun

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

Examples of organist in a Sentence

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Kings organist Dieter Ruehle was feeling a bit cheeky during Thursday’s 8-1 trouncing by the Edmonton Oilers. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026 Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony. Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 Performers include local organists, teachers and a student scholarship winner. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 The organist even got into the spirit, playing the Olympic anthem before the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels. Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organist

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2026.

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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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