cellist

noun

cel·​list ˈche-list How to pronounce cellist (audio)
: a cello player
… a yard-long implement that looks just like a cellist's bow, only larger.Donovan Hohn

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About a year after that, cellist Judy Stone joined, which opened more musical options for them. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The Dallas Minor Trio, three cellists, performed string arrangements of Allen’s earlier hits, which, OK, that’s cool. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 Most occur as the closing credits roll, whether pretending to be viciously mauled by a bear or, even more unnervingly, clearly superimposing his face onto the body of a performing cellist. Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026 Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes. Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cellist

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cellist was in 1856

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“Cellist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellist. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cellist

noun
cel·​list
ˈchel-əst
: a person who plays the cello

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