flute

[fluːt]

flute Definition

  • 1a musical instrument in the woodwind group, typically made of metal or wood, with a narrow tube that is played by blowing across a hole at one end while covering other holes with the fingers
  • 2a long, narrow glass for champagne or other sparkling wine

Using flute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She played a beautiful melody on her flute.

  • Example

    The band included a flutist who played a wooden flute.

  • Example

    He poured champagne into two flutes and handed one to his wife.

  • Example

    The waiter brought a tray of flutes filled with bubbly.

flute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flute

Phrases with flute

  • a tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne or other sparkling wine

    Example

    The bartender poured the champagne into a flute and handed it to the customer.

  • flute player

    a person who plays the flute

    Example

    The orchestra's flute player performed a beautiful solo.

  • a flute made of silver, often used by professional musicians

    Example

    She saved up for months to buy a silver flute for her daughter, who was a talented musician.

Origins of flute

from Old French 'flaute', from Provençal 'flaut', perhaps ultimately of Germanic origin and related to 'blow'

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Summary: flute in Brief

A 'flute' [fluːt] is a musical instrument in the woodwind group, played by blowing across a hole at one end while covering other holes with the fingers. It can be made of metal or wood. The term also refers to a long, narrow glass used for champagne or other sparkling wine, known as a 'champagne flute.'

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