Meaning & use

saxophonist

noun·Everyday

A person who plays the saxophone, especially as a profession or serious pursuit.

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The saxophonist improvised a long solo during the concert's finale.

She started taking lessons at age ten and became a professional saxophonist.

A note on using this word

Saxophonist follows the common pattern of adding -ist to an instrument name, like pianist or violinist.

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