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

His Second Streaming Hit As a soloist, Wyclef Jean appears on the Official Streaming chart for only the second time. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Recent performers include rapper Erick the Architect, indie rock soloist Annie DiRusso and the multi-instrumentalist and experimentalist L’Rain. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

But Paul Simon as a soloist is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 July 2026

The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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