noun
soloist
Soloist (noun) means a musician who performs a solo, or who mainly performs alone rather than as part of a group. Example: “The violin soloist received a standing ovation.”
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A musician who performs a solo, or who mainly performs alone rather than as part of a group.
"The violin soloist received a standing ovation."
"After the band split up, she launched a career as a soloist."
How to use soloist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who performs music alone rather than as part of a group.
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Word forms
- Plural
- soloists
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Etymology
Formed from solo + the agent suffix -ist.
Rhymes for soloist
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What does “soloist” mean?
The word “soloist” means a musician who performs a solo, or who mainly performs alone rather than as part of a group. In plain terms, someone who performs music alone rather than as part of a group.
How do you use “soloist” in a sentence?
Here is “soloist” used in a sentence: “The violin soloist received a standing ovation.”
What part of speech is “soloist”?
“Soloist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of soloist?
"soloist" (noun) means a musician who performs a solo, or who mainly performs alone rather than as part of a group.
