musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially : instrumentalist
musicianly adjective
musicianship noun

Examples of musician in a Sentence

She's a very talented musician. the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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This summer, Stewart is slated to perform at Glastonbury as one of the oldest musicians to play there. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 May 2025 Swift, is a billionaire mogul, a musician, a producer, and a beacon of female empowerment. Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 The musician, who was styled by Shiona Turini as well as others like Tara Greville for the tour, wore a number of flashy boots. Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 25 May 2025 Morning and afternoon activities are offered every day, and musicians, caricatures artists and pet therapists visit to keep residents entertained. Joshua Zatulskis, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for musician

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musician was in the 14th century

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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

musician

noun
mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
musicianship noun

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