[1760–70; guitar + -ist]This word is first recorded in the period 1760–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: boutique, broadcast, genre, icing, toggle-ist is a suffix of nouns, often corresponding to verbs ending in -ize or nouns ending in -ism, that denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certainprinciples, doctrines, etc. Other words that use the affix -ist include: apologist, machinist, novelist, realist, socialist
Examples of 'guitarist' in a sentence
guitarist
She's a great songwriter herself and a great guitarist.
The Sun (2009)
Me and my now-guitarist had a race to get to 1,000 friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
As a guitarist he was just so original and so discordant ...
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Undaunted, he went on to become a virtuoso guitarist and lutenist.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
On a nearby sofa, a handsome, bearded guitarist paused in his strumming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Talented new jazz-funk guitarist whose simple song is catchy and, well, nice.
The Sun (2006)
She started as second guitarist in a friend's band.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Snowboarders are most likely to injure their wrists — not good news for a guitarist.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A flautist and a guitarist shared the concluding recital.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
On form, there is no more lyrical electric guitarist alive.