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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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Carlos Santana, guitarist: “I recommend that people who never heard of Miles Davis, I’ll say start with “Kind of Blue,” then move on to “Bitches Brew.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Lenny Kaye, guitarist: He started in the bebop era, with the immortals of that moment in time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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

For all of this weekend's games, he takes on two Manchester City fans - frontman and guitarist Tom Ogden and drummer Joe Donovan from indie band Blossoms - and a Chelsea supporter - rapper Songer.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Parker leans toward the lead guitarist, who joins him on the chorus.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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