pianist
A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.
Example
“By the time she became the world's greatest pianist, she had already practised for thousands of hours on her prized piano.”
Other meanings
A spy using radio or wireless telegraphy to keep in touch with headquarters during the Second World War.
Synonyms
- piano player
Related words
- nonpianist
Word history
From French "pianiste".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “pianist” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.