cellist
noun
cel·list ˈche-list 
: a cello player
a yard-long implement that looks just like a cellist's bow, only larger.
Donovan Hohn
Donovan Hohn
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Another of Irawati’s musical collaborations is with British cellist Sophie Webber. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Just as Hoss brings her skills as a violinist to the part, young cellist Sophie Kauer adds authenticity in her impressive first acting role as the rough-edged but preternaturally poised Olga. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 There was, though, nothing startling about Bortolameolli and the young Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 In the eighth grade, the budding cellist discovered that he was really meant to be a conductor. Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 The piano to the left of Raymond is dotted with musical scores lent to her by supporters — such as cellist Yo Yo Ma and Teddy Gentry, the bassist for country band Alabama — or chosen from an archive. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2022 Also on the roster | One former world boxing heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, and 🎻 cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Amanda Shendruk, Quartz, 23 May 2022 Schaar, an accomplished cellist, will perform onstage in her role as Rosalind. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 Ma, who in addition to being a world-famous cellist is known for his work in the community, interspersed educational and comedic moments throughout the performance. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Just as Hoss brings her skills as a violinist to the part, young cellist Sophie Kauer adds authenticity in her impressive first acting role as the rough-edged but preternaturally poised Olga. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 There was, though, nothing startling about Bortolameolli and the young Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 In the eighth grade, the budding cellist discovered that he was really meant to be a conductor. Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 The piano to the left of Raymond is dotted with musical scores lent to her by supporters — such as cellist Yo Yo Ma and Teddy Gentry, the bassist for country band Alabama — or chosen from an archive. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2022 Also on the roster | One former world boxing heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, and 🎻 cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Amanda Shendruk, Quartz, 23 May 2022 Schaar, an accomplished cellist, will perform onstage in her role as Rosalind. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 Ma, who in addition to being a world-famous cellist is known for his work in the community, interspersed educational and comedic moments throughout the performance. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined above