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guitarist

American  
[gi-tahr-ist] / gɪˈtɑr ɪst /

noun

  1. a performer on the guitar.


Etymology

Origin of guitarist

First recorded in 1760–70; guitar + -ist

Example Sentences

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Soundgarden founding member and guitarist Kim Thayil gives us “A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond,” out on June 9.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The group is in fact led by singer and guitarist Tara Clerkin, and she’s joined by two others—Sunny Joe Paradisos on drums and Patrick Benjamin on keyboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

My father, Terry, was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who played bars and cafes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Alon took home two awards including rising star, and 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist Linda Perry received the special international award.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Huh- ho!” the guitarist exclaimed, and jumping up, he snapped into a mock salute.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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