B1nounarts
US/fluːt/
UK/fluːt/
a long, thin musical instrument that you hold sideways and play by blowing across a hole
In context
She has played the flute in the school orchestra since she was ten.
We could hear a soft flute melody drifting from the garden.
He bought a silver flute and started taking lessons every Saturday.
Words that go with flute
verb + noun
- play the fluteCan you play the flute as well as the piano?
- learn the fluteShe decided to learn the flute at thirty.
noun + noun
- flute playerThe flute player stood up for a solo.
- flute soloThe song opens with a short flute solo.
- flute lessonI have a flute lesson after school on Tuesday.
adjective + noun
- silver fluteHe carried his silver flute in a black case.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
play fluteCorrect: play the flute