organist

noun

or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nist How to pronounce organist (audio)
: a person who plays the organ

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Theater organists develop their own musical repertoires, rehearse with a film, then adapt to their audience. Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 His father was a church organist who taught in Lutheran elementary schools, and Marty attended a Lutheran prep school. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 Four months after the final show, Young reemerged at Farm Aid with a new backing group, the Chrome Hearts, which features organist Spooner Oldham, guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, and drummer Anthony LoGerfo. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025 Knight sits right next to the organist, ready to spring into action should the need arise. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organist

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of organist was in 1548

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“Organist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organist. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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organist

noun
or·​gan·​ist ˈȯr-gə-nəst How to pronounce organist (audio)
: one who plays an organ

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