pianist

noun

pi·​a·​nist pē-ˈa-nist How to pronounce pianist (audio) ˈpē-ə- How to pronounce pianist (audio)
: a person who plays the piano
especially : a skilled or professional performer on the piano

Examples of pianist in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pianist was in 1817

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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianist. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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