flutist

noun

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

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That meant that flutist Claire Chase, this year’s Ojai Music Festival music director who is often called a force of nature, fit right in. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 Oliveros’ death was announced by renowned flutist Claire Chase, a San Diego native. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025 As warned on the cover of the work—adorned with an outline of the seasoned flutist and featuring a hard-to-miss lime green label: No Bars. Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Pianist Sonia Lee and flutist Pija Hocevar will perform at the Platt Library. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flutist

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First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Jun. 2025.

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flutist

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

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