organist

noun

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

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Led since its inception by guitarist and organist Jorge Rodríguez Grández, Los Mirlos is named after Peruvian jungle blackbirds. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025 The saga is chronicled on his 2009 LP Fork in the Road.) Talkin’ To The Trees is Young’s first album with his new band, the Chrome Hearts, which includes guitarist Micah Nelson, organist Spooner Oldham, bassist Corey McCormick, and drummer Anthony Logerfo. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025 Pianist and organist Colin Fowler, joined by bassist Jordan Frazier, added their contributions from the pit. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025 Laron was a Veterans Administration draftsman who played the piano and harmonica, while Irene was a church pianist and organist. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 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 23 May. 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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