Meaning & use
flautist
A person who plays the flute, especially as a skilled or professional musician.
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The orchestra's principal flautist performed a stunning solo during the second movement.
She has trained as a flautist since the age of seven.
A note on using this word
Flautist is more common in British English, while 'flutist' is the preferred term in American English.
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