noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

   "By the time she became the world's greatest pianist, she had already practised for thousands of hours on her prized piano."

2. 2
   a person who plays the piano wordnet
3. 3
   A spy using radio or wireless telegraphy to keep in touch with headquarters during the Second World War.

Synonyms

All synonyms

piano playerpiano playerpianofortistpianoistpianoist

Example

More examples

"I have a friend whose father is a famous pianist."

Etymology

From French pianiste, from Italian pianista. Analyzable as piano + -ist.

Related phrases

keyed instrumentplaying keyboardplays instrumentsecond world warwireless telegraphy

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