soloist

[soh-loh-ist]

noun

1. a person who performs a solo.

soloist

/ ˈsəʊləʊɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs a solo

Other Word Forms

• soloistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soloist¹

First recorded in 1860–65; solo + -ist

Example Sentences

Here we go again with an exceptional young soloist being pushed into the limelight too soon.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ve constantly reinvented yourself from a harmony singer to a lead singer in a band to soloist to an actress to band member again and now as a fashion collaborator.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rachmaninoff recordings of Dudamel and Wang remain preferable but not for the soloists, both of whom are extraordinary and authentic with no need to compete.

From Los Angeles Times

However, a less serious injury, earlier in the season, means she feels part of a group expedition, rather than a rehabbing soloist, as she works towards a different outcome.

From BBC

He tended to leave orchestration to others, more concerned with highlighting the fabulous improvising soloists in his band.

From Los Angeles Times

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