violinist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of violinist
From the Italian word violinista, dating back to 1660–70. See violin, -ist
Vocabulary lists containing violinist
Example Sentences
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Edith and Magda reunited with their sister Klara, by then a star violinist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
As a classical violinist who began her concert career at the age of eight, Lampenius is already internationally acclaimed.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The musician's father, Josef Slenczynski, was a well-known violinist and head of the Warsaw Conservatory before being wounded during World War One.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“Karol G knew that when people would see us up on that stage, that they would feel immense pride,” said Crystal Hernandez, a violinist and vocalist in the group, who hails from Newport Beach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
When you added them all up and then subtracted, you might be left with only the children, and perhaps with Albert Einstein and an old violinist or sculptor somewhere.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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