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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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 Jordan was backed by a band including Rauhala, drummer Ben Rose, cellist Alisha Bauer, guitarist Emily Rosenfield and bassist Justin Goldner. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens. ABC News, 26 Mar. 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 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cellist

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

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