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

In a leadership position at an independent label focused on male soloists, nobody at his company can veto a lyric. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 July 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

Now it’s been 16 years since the group’s most recent album and 14 since their last tour, although there have been a handful of soundtrack and compilation appearances from Sade Adu, as a soloist and with the band. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 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