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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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In the e-zine the band's guitarist The Edge, said if Days of Ash was about "a world in trauma", then Easter Lily is about where the band goes for "strength to walk through this world".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Former bandmates have paid tribute to Showaddywaddy guitarist Trevor Oakes, who has died following a long illness.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He chose as his number two a heavy metal guitarist from San Francisco — stage name “Turmoil” — who is a progressive Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Buddy Guy, a blues guitarist who played an older version of Caton’s character, took the stage alongside “Sinners” actors Jayme Lawson and Li Jun Li.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

He did crossword puzzles in a flash and was a wonderful classical guitarist.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin