Meaning & use
guitarist
A person who plays the guitar, especially as a profession or skilled hobby.
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The band's lead guitarist wrote most of the solos on their debut album.
She has practiced as a classical guitarist since she was seven years old.
A note on using this word
Guitarist refers specifically to a guitar player, unlike the general term 'musician.'
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