bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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Now, the band—lead singer and guitarist Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, drummer Rian Dawson and bassist Zack Merrick—is back with a brand new record. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The studio sessions for One More Time included Tyler, Perry, Whitford, and bassist Tom Hamilton. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025 The rhythm section, bassist Craig Young and drummer Shannon Forrest, borrowed from R&B, with Young playing an active, aerobic part. Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025 The band — featuring original bassist Eric Wilson along with drummer Bud Gaugh — delivered a powerful and emotional set that resonated with longtime followers and new listeners alike. Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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