organist

noun

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

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Jackman, for the record, also has learned the names of, and provided employment to, the veteran pair of Radio City Music Hall house organists, the musicians in his more-than-amply sized orchestra, his backup singers, his clutch of dancers. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025 Join in the singing of beloved hymns and anthems with guest choir conductor and organist Charles Frost. Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 The music ranged from Star Wars to sentimental ballads and the organists were treated like rock stars. Lilly St. Angelo, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 Attendees can join in the singing with guest choir conductor and organist Charles Frost, president of the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 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 21 Feb. 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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