bassist

noun

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

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The Dogmatics’ original run came to an abrupt end in 1986 when bassist/singer Paul O’Halloran died in a motorcycle accident; the scene rallied with a weekend of memorial shows at the Rat. Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025 Osbourne co-wrote the lyrics with Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 July 2025 Even Walt Disney delivered mail before Mickey Mouse graced the silver screen, and a whole host of musicians started off as postal workers, including the legendary jazz bassist Charles Mingus. Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 The new incarnation of Blizzard of Ozz included Uriah Heep drummer Lee Kerslake, Rainbow bassist/lyricist Bob Daisley and keyboardist Don Airey and Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhoads. Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

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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 7 Aug. 2025.

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