musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce musician (audio)
Synonyms of musiciannext
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially : instrumentalist
musicianly
myü-ˈzi-shən-lē How to pronounce musician (audio)
adjective
musicianship
myü-ˈzi-shən-ˌship How to pronounce musician (audio)
noun

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Examples of musician in a Sentence

She's a very talented musician. the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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For most musicians, even major players in the business, scoring a sizable launch is the goal, and there's no telling what will come afterward. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Paschke, meanwhile, laid down roots in Los Angeles, maintaining a relationship with Williams and amassing a sizable catalog as a working musician. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 June 2026 Kenny Chesney also canceled his shows at The Sphere on July 3rd and 4th, which sort of also gives you another Easter egg as far as the musicians go. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for musician

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musician was in the 14th century

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musician

noun
mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
musicianship
-ˌship How to pronounce musician (audio)
noun

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