noun
oboist
OH-boh-ist
Oboist (noun) means an oboist is a person who plays the oboe. Example: “The oboist tuned her instrument before the concert began.”
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music An oboist is a person who plays the oboe.
"The oboist tuned her instrument before the concert began."
"He has worked as a professional oboist for twenty years."
"The orchestra is looking for a new oboist to join its wind section."
How to use oboist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn oboist is simply someone who plays the oboe, whether professionally or as a hobby.
When to use it
Oboist is a neutral, everyday term used in music contexts without any formality issues.
Common pairings
principal oboist
professional oboist
orchestral oboist
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Etymology
Oboist is formed from oboe with the suffix -ist, which denotes a person who plays a particular instrument.
Synonyms
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oboe-player
Rhymes for oboist
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What is an oboist?
An oboist is a musician who plays the oboe.
Is oboeist a real word?
Yes, oboeist is a rare alternative spelling, though oboist is the standard form.
What instrument does an oboist play?
They play the oboe, a woodwind instrument.
What is the meaning of oboist?
"oboist" (noun) means an oboist is a person who plays the oboe.
