piano player
Americannoun
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another name for pianist
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any of various devices for playing a piano automatically
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of piano player
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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According to Los Angeles County prosecutors, the man was Jonathan Michael Alvarado, 38, a volunteer piano player at the facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
The title references the film “Casablanca,” and its piano player, Sam, whose music stirs up memories of the central love story.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Donna approached the Dead’s Jerry Garcia at a club and informed him that her husband was going to be the band’s next piano player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
The drawing shows the flamboyant piano player with his leg on the keyboard and a stool overturned behind him.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
“She’s the best piano player in Egypt Town, but she doesn’t have a piano at home,” Beto said.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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