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Definition of flautist

flautist

/ˈflɔː.tɪst/
flau · tist
Plural:flautists
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flautist Lexical Profile

flautist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A musician who plays the flute, especially professionally.

Example

"The principal flautist of the symphony orchestra performed a breathtaking solo during the second movement."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Flautist" is the preferred term in British and Commonwealth English, whereas "flutist" (an older English word dating to the early 17th century) is standard in American English.

• Rhymes for flautist

• Nearby Words

flaunter
flaunty
flauta
flautist
flavor
flavorful
flavorfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Italian flautista, derived from flauto ("flute"), which traces back to Old Provençal flaut.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flautist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flautist
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