guitarist

[gi-tahr-ist]

noun

1. a performer on the guitar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of guitarist¹

First recorded in 1760–70; guitar + -ist

Example Sentences

"These venues become like community centres for music fans. They need to be protected the way a library would be, as they're so important to culture," says guitarist Rod Jones.

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Oasis guitarist and co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs has had to pull out of the band's comeback tour after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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For week six, he takes on Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones, who supports Leeds United.

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“You should have mine,” the Big Thief singer and guitarist says to her bandmate Buck Meek, who plays lead guitar, sliding over her iced coffee.

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“My manager was one of those strict guys: ‘It’s one minute after 10 — you were supposed to be on a minute ago,’” says the singer and guitarist.

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