Saxophonist (noun)

A person who plays the saxophone, a musical instrument of the woodwind family with a single-reed mouthpiece and a conical metal tube.

Origin:

The word saxophonist is derived from the name of the instrument "saxophone" and the suffix "-ist" meaning one who performs or plays with an instrument.

Examples:

1. He is a saxophonist and plays in a jazz band.
2. She is a saxophonist and has recorded multiple albums.
3. He is a saxophonist and has performed with many famous musicians.
4. She is a saxophonist and plays in a variety of genres including jazz, rock and pop.
5. He is a saxophonist and teaches music at a local school.