# guitarist

/ˌɡɪˈtɑɹɪst/ (US) · /ɡɪtˈɑːɹɪst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/guitarist
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

a person who plays the guitar. You can use this for someone who plays for fun or as a professional job.

For teachers: a musician who performs on the guitar. Refers to both amateur and professional practitioners.

## Examples

- The guitarist played a beautiful song for the crowd.
- The band is looking for a new lead guitarist who can play both electric and acoustic styles.
- The lead guitarist spent years perfecting his fingerstyle technique, eventually becoming one of the most respected session musicians in the industry.

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