B1nounarts
US/ɡɪˈtɑːr.ɪst/
UK/ɡɪˈtɑː.rɪst/
a person who plays the guitar
In context
My brother is a self-taught guitarist who learned everything from online videos.
The band is looking for a new guitarist after their old one left.
Jimi Hendrix is often called the greatest rock guitarist of all time.
Words that go with guitarist
adjective + noun
- lead guitaristHe joined the band as lead guitarist in 2019.
- classical guitaristThe classical guitarist played pieces by Spanish composers.
- talented guitaristShe is a talented guitarist and a great singer.
noun + noun
- bass guitaristThe bass guitarist kept the rhythm steady all night.
- rhythm guitaristTheir rhythm guitarist also writes most of the songs.
- session guitaristBefore becoming famous, he worked as a session guitarist in recording studios.