cellist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cellist
First recorded in 1885–90; short for violoncellist
Example Sentences
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"After nine anxious hours at the airport, we realised our journey wasn't going to be possible," said the cellist in a joint statement with his sister, the pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Violist Lawrence Dutton and cellist David Finckel joined later, with Mr. Finckel retiring in 2013 and getting replaced by Paul Watkins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Mr. Watkins listened to them in his car as a young cellist in England, remembering that they were performed with so much gusto he always ended up speeding while the CDs played.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
They are further joined by the equally versatile cellist, Seth Parker Woods.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026
She was married to the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, who happened to be giving a concert in Los Angeles that Sunday afternoon.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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