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Definition of guitarist

guitarist

/ɡɪˈtɑːr.ɪst/
gui · tar · ist
Plural:guitarists
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• noun

1

A musician who plays the guitar, either professionally or as a pastime.

Example

"The lead guitarist captivated the audience with an intricate acoustic solo."

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• Rhymes for guitarist

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guise
guitar
guitarfish
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gujranwala
gulag
gulch

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from 'guitar' plus the agent suffix '-ist', modeled on French 'guitariste'. The root 'guitar' comes from Spanish 'guitarra', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'kithara', a stringed instrument related to the lyre.

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