cellist

American  

[chel-ist] / ˈtʃɛl ɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the cello.

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Etymology

Origin of cellist

First recorded in 1885–90; short for violoncellist

Example Sentences

"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

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

They are further joined by the equally versatile cellist, Seth Parker Woods.

From Los Angeles Times

Hattie Butterworth, a cellist and editor of Choir & Organ and Opera Now magazines, believes that more pop stars are taking an interest in classical music.

From BBC

It’s an all-volunteer orchestra and I am still involved with it and I’m an active cellist.

From Los Angeles Times