Meaning & use

flautist

noun·Advanced

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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