flute
noun
\ ˈflüt
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Definition of flute
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: recorder sense 3
b
: a keyed woodwind instrument consisting of a cylindrical tube which is stopped at one end and which has a side hole over which air is blown to produce the tone and having a range from middle C upward for three octaves
2
: something long and slender: such as
a
: a tall slender wineglass
b
: a grooved pleat (as on a hat brim)
3
: a rounded groove
specifically
: one of the vertical parallel grooves on a classical architectural column
flute
verb
fluted;
fluting
Definition of flute (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from flute
Noun
flutelike
\ ˈflüt-ˌlīk
\
adjective
\
adjective
fluty
or flutey \ ˈflü-tē
\
adjective
\
adjective
Verb
fluter
noun
Examples of flute in a Sentence
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Attendees mingled over flutes of Veuve Clicquot and lime-seltzer spritzers before taking their seats at the picturesque tablescapes. — Vogue, "Diane von Furstenberg Hosted a Downtown Power Lunch for Women Entrepreneurs," 6 Sep. 2019 Lectures/Learning/Meetings English Country Dancing: Dance to live music (piano, fiddle, flute). — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "San Jose calendar of events for the week of Aug. 30," 30 Aug. 2019 This takes the spontaneous joy out of hand claps and champagne flutes. — Mary Norris, The New Yorker, "The Long Hot Summer of Grammar," 15 Aug. 2019 This reality is too real to support those glossy champagne flutes, which become cheesy, rather than ironic, in contrast. — Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, "David Roussève’s REALITY pays tribute to an unsung hero," 5 July 2019 Lectures/Learning/Meetings English Country Dancing: Dance to live music (piano, fiddle, flute). — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "San Jose calendar of events for the week of Aug. 23," 23 Aug. 2019 His son, now 10, learned to play the rhythmic flute music by ear and hoped to play accompaniment, which was frowned upon because of his age. — Raúl Vilchis, New York Times, "Breaking a Mexican Tradition That Excludes Women, to Keep It Alive in Brooklyn," 27 July 2019 One married couple fell in love in the church music group playing the flute and singing together. — oregonlive.com, "Reverence and resistance in one of Portland’s oldest Catholic churches," 11 Aug. 2019 The video, directed by Andy Hines, is eye-catching, complete with cowboy hats, dyed furs, twerking backup dancers, and Lizzo showing off bawdy and her flute skills. — Paula Rogo, Essence, "Lizzo Wows In 'Tempo' Video With Missy Elliott! Watch It Here!," 29 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
But a loaf that’s baked in the Nordic Ware fluted loaf pan emerges like a butterfly from a cocoon: intricately designed and absolutely stunning, an entirely different creature. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, "This Pan Makes the Most Beautiful Loaf Cakes, Ever," 28 Aug. 2019 Beto, who on the debate stage often looks constrained by his necktie, was in a blue Oxford shirt, open at the neck, and Amy was wearing a sleeveless blouse and fluted black skirt. — Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker, "How Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro Respond to Trump’s War on Immigrants," 7 Aug. 2019 The music is visceral, the high-pitch whir of the lira flutes like a snake worming its way through my earholes and taking hold of my brain stem. — National Geographic, "Music in Morocco: The ultimate sonic journey," 23 July 2019 Kendall went more glam, in a metallic mesh one-shoulder dress by Alexandre Vauthier that ruched at the waist and fluted out at the asymmetrical hem. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid Coordinate Their Looks in Paris," 27 Sep. 2018 The district is also helping the McHenry County Conservation District boost populations of creek heelsplitter and fluted-shell freshwater mussels in Nippersink Creek at Glacial Park in McHenry County. — Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Project works to boost number of mussels in Kane, McHenry counties," 2 May 2018 Grease a 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom and fluted edges. — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "Lemon meringue pie is an old-fashioned but dreamy confection worth making," 22 Mar. 2018 Roll out, then cut 12 circles with a round, fluted biscuit cutter (Or use a glass). — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "A recipe and the cook behind it: Kat Cahill of Saundra's Kitchen," 28 Feb. 2018 The building's lavish decor includes antiqued mirrors, fluted paneling and, on the exterior, turquoise gold leaf and terra cotta tiles. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "Update: Johnny Depp Has Sold Four Of His Five Los Angeles Penthouses," 29 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flute.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for flute
flute
noun
English Language Learners Definition of flute
: a musical instrument that is shaped like a thin pipe and that is played by blowing across a hole near one end
: a tall, thin glass that is used for drinking champagne
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flute
noun
\ ˈflüt
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Kids Definition of flute
: a woodwind instrument in the form of a slender tube open at one end that is played by blowing across a hole near the closed end
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