flutist

noun

flut·​ist ˈflü-tist How to pronounce flutist (audio)
Synonyms of flutistnext
: one who plays a flute

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Monette Marino, guitarist Joe Amato, bassist Harley Magsino, drummer Mike Holguin and saxophonist, flutist and harmonica player Tripp Sprague. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 Carolyn Brown, the orchestra’s principal flutist, will perform excerpts and participate in the Q&A session. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026 McClung painted the flutist after hearing him in an empty parking structure beside the shopping center. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Japanese percussionist and bamboo flutist Kaoru Watanabe and Sicilian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi contribute to the polyrhythmic grooves and spacious, reflective passages. Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flutist

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flutist was in 1603

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“Flutist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flutist. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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flutist

noun
flut·​ist ˈflüt-əst How to pronounce flutist (audio)
: a flute player

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