pianist

noun

pi·​a·​nist pē-ˈa-nist  ˈpē-ə- 

: a person who plays the piano

especially : a skilled or professional performer on the piano

Examples of pianist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Toward the end of the evening, the jazz pianist, a dapper man named Lafayette, took the microphone to thank each member of the band. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The music school Toki Rapa Nui, co-founded by classical pianist Mahani Teave, offers occasional concerts and guided visits of its sustainable Earthship building, which is shaped like an eight-petal flower. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Omordia, a classical pianist, said that the story of Price illustrates how easily the contributions of Black classical composers can be overlooked. — Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Then the pianist flinched and the leader sprinted off the stage. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pianist

• romanist