flutist
Translation
flautist, flute player
Examples
The flutist played a beautiful solo.
The flautist played a beautiful solo.
Grammar Patterns
a ((flutist)) a person who plays the flute She is a talented flutist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flautist, musician, instrumentalist
Etymology
From 'flute' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practices or is an expert in something.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ist' at the end of a word often refers to a person, like 'artist' or 'pianist'. A flutist is a person who plays the flute.