soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

Examples of soloist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The song becomes the superstar’s fifth leader on the list, tying Taylor Swift for the second-most, and the most among soloists, since the survey began in September 2020. Gary Trust, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025 Most of the other soloists and bands that keep their names on the weekly lists do so with one single, or perhaps a greatest hits compilation that never disappears. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The Italian-American classic crossover singer (unrelated to actor Ralph Macchio), performs as both a soloist and a member of the New York tenors. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025 But the loss of Belmont’s collection could create problems for orchestras, chamber music groups and soloists planning performances of Schoenberg’s works in the months ahead. Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for soloist 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soloist was in 1864

Dictionary Entries Near soloist

Cite this Entry

“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

More from Merriam-Webster on soloist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!