bassist
noun
a singer with a bass voice.
bassists
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pluralof bassist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But rock-band bassists were in short supply, so I fooled around on the bass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
For fellow rock bassists, Rourke’s playing remains aspirational, a core part of one of the era’s most beloved bands.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2023
I love his recording of “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” with fellow bassists John Clayton and Christian McBride.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2022
“You can’t go wrong with two of the greatest bassists on the whole planet,” Evans says.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2022
I go up to the fourth floor to meet the other bassists.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
