violin

noun
UK: /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
US: /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

  1. A stringed musical instrument, held under the chin and played with a bow.

    1. She plays the violin.
    2. The orchestra featured a solo violin performance that captivated the audience.

  2. A person who plays the violin.

    1. My sister is a violin in the local orchestra.
    2. The concertmaster, a renowned violin, tuned his instrument before the performance.

Synonyms

fiddle
violin intransitive-verb

  1. To play the violin.

    1. He likes to violin in his free time.
    2. She began to violin at a very young age, showing remarkable talent early on.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "violin" in English means: A stringed musical instrument, held under the chin and played with a bow., A person who plays the violin..

The phonetic transcription of "violin" is /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ in British English and /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "violin": fiddle.

Example usage of "violin": "She plays the violin.". More examples on the page.