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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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After adding a guitarist, Ian moved to drums.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In addition to Robinson’s plaudits, Xcomm has earned praise from artists like Sid Wilson of Slipknot and Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

His first guest is Irish singer Hozier and he’s finished episodes with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon and Chic co-founder, guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She’s surrounded by people: Liz and Sarah; Mike and Fitzy, Shooting Star’s rhythm guitarist and bass player, respectively, plus a handful of Portland hipsters who I vaguely recognize.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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