bassist

noun

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

Examples of bassist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Founded with friends bassist George Bolton and drummer Scott Bell, the band has evolved beyond just jam sessions to performing publicly and even releasing an EP titled Not Out of Time in 2017 featuring classic rock covers. Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 Formed in 2009 in Athens, Ala., the band — also comprised of guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, and drummer Steve Johnson — released their debut album Boys & Girls in 2012, an instant sensation that garnered the group their first Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bassist 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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