noun
cellist
CHEH-lihst
noun
1
A person who plays the cello.
"The orchestra's principal cellist gave a stunning solo."
How to Use Cellist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays the cello.
Word Forms
cellists plural
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Etymology
From cello plus the "-ist" ending used for people who play instruments.