soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist 

-(ˌ)lō-ist

: one who performs a solo

Examples of soloist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their take-on numbers perhaps point to a team full of talented soloists, but not one with the cohesion and understanding to construct free-flowing attacking moves. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The singing of the national anthem was performed by soloist Clara Gillis, 17, of Highland Park and a senior at Highland Park High School. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Both were enthusiastic members of a Presbyterian Church in America youth group called Village Seven; Good was an occasional soloist on the worship team. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soloist

• lowest
• slowest

Kids Definition

soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst 

-(ˌ)lō-əst

: one who performs a solo