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Definition of flutist

flutist

/ˈfluː.tɪst/
(UK: flautist)
flu · tist
Plural:flutists
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• noun

1

North American A musician who plays the flute.

Example

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

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "flutist" is the older and more common term in American English, "flautist" (borrowed later from Italian) is generally preferred in British and Commonwealth English, as well as by some classical musicians worldwide.

• Rhymes for flutist

• Nearby Words

fluted gourd
flutelike
fluting
flutist
flutter
fluttery
flux

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed in English from the noun "flute" (from Old French "flaute") and the agentive suffix "-ist".

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