bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist 

: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

Examples of bassist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, 64 years later, bassist, keyboardist, and singer-songwriter Paul McCartney is firmly one of the most celebrated musicians in the world. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

In a dream world, reclusive bassist John Deacon would even play a role. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

What begins as a folky rendition turns strange with electronic hiss and distorted guitar, even if the bassist is trying to match Dylan’s furor with her instrumentation. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Pic follows Evans in the 10 days after bassist Scott LaFaro’s sudden death as grief, addiction and creative paralysis threaten to silence one of jazz’s great innovators. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bassist

• basest
• racist