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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Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2026 The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved. Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026 The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved. ABC News, 16 May 2026 The concert director is Edwin Basilio; accompanist is Cho-Hyun Park and organist is Rodney Girvin. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 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 5 Jun. 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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