organist

noun

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

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The daughter of a church organist, Flack began playing classical piano at a young age. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2025 Bottom 12, eliminated from at least next two ballots Helen Dell, 22.7% (18.3%): More love than expected for the long-time stadium organist. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025 National anthem singer Jeff Jimerson was late arriving to the game, so the team organist Tim DeBacco performed instead. Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 Attendees can join in singing hymns and anthems with guest choir conductor and organist Charles Frost, who is president of the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 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 3 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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