violinist

[ vahy-uh-lin-ist ]

noun

1. a person who plays the violin.

violinist

/ ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the violin

Word History and Origins

Origin of violinist¹

From the Italian word violinista, dating back to 1660–70. See violin, -ist

Example Sentences

My mother is a violinist and when I was little, she performed with the Hollywood orchestra.

From Los Angeles Times

But when the young violinist Sergey Khachatryan was unable to get his visa approved, a last-minute change was made with the seasoned Pinchas Zukerman in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto.

From Los Angeles Times

While his violinist mother, Maria Alfaro, had the same worry as his father about her son entering the music industry, she wasn’t surprised that he was able to captivate an audience.

From Los Angeles Times

And while there was a violinist, she was having to perform across three floors, Nita said.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the entertainment also disappointed, with just one violinist despite guests being told there would be a full orchestra.

From BBC