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

On the fiction side, indelible characters ranged from a small-town classical music pianist, to a member of the French Resistance, to a groundbreaking female economist in the 19th century. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Showcasing his talent as a pianist in his latest music release, Ormo previously described his work as a message of emotional connection. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Lie plays legendary real-life jazz pianist Bill Evans in the unconventional biopic. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

The singer-songwriter and pianist promoted his new record, AGAPE, earlier this month, according to a press release. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pianist

• romanist