bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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The upcoming anniversary celebration follows the release of Love & Pain, a memoir co-authored by Gillies and bassist Chris Joannou in 2023. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025 In a statement, bassist Conor Deegan said the single was inspired by guitarist Carlos O’Connell’s new child. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025 On Thursday, the legendary Kiss vocalist and bassist made an unexpected appearance on Fox 11 Los Angeles, joining meteorologist Adam Kruger to help deliver the week’s forecast. Lauren Coates, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025 The Kiss vocalist and bassist joined meteorologist Adam Krueger to deliver the weekend forecast for his fellow Angelenos, after having appeared on the show to chat about his upcoming solo tour and all things Kiss. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bassist

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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