Definition

A person who plays a musical instrument called the horn, often a French horn.

Example

The hornist performed beautifully at the concert last night.

Conversation

I heard the concert last night was amazing!

It really was! The hornist played beautifully.

I wish I could have gone to see it live.

You should definitely catch the next one; the hornist is incredible!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hornist → It is formed from "horn" (from Old English "horn", meaning a hard, pointed projection) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A hornist is a person who plays the horn, an instrument that is a hard, pointed projection used to produce music.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who plays a 'horn' — the '-ist' just means a person who practices that art. A hornist is simply a person who plays the horn.

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