flautist
2 synonyms for flautist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who plays the flute.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flutist
flute-player
How to use flautist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
principal flautist
orchestral flautist
solo flautist
trained flautist
Flautist is standard in British English, while flutist is more common in American English.
Etymology
Flautist came into English from Italian flautista, the Italian word for a flute player.
Full origin of flautist →Frequently asked questions
What is a flautist?
A flautist is someone who plays the flute, whether as a professional musician or an amateur.
Is flautist the same as flutist?
Yes, flautist and flutist refer to the same thing; flautist is the more common form in British English.
Where does the word flautist come from?
It was borrowed from the Italian word flautista, meaning flute player.
