Meaning & Definition of word "Flute"

Flute

/fluːt/

1. A woodwind instrument with a slender, tubular body and holes along its length that are covered by the fingers or keys to vary the pitch.
- Example: She played a beautiful melody on her flute during the concert.
2. A structural element resembling a flute, such as a groove or channel.
- Example: The column had elegant flutes carved into the stone.
3. A tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne or sparkling wine.
- Example: We raised our flutes to toast the newlyweds.

Middle English 'floute', from Old French 'flûte', of uncertain origin.

to play second fiddle:

To play a subordinate role.

clear as a flute:

Very distinct and easy to understand.

piccolo:

A small flute, higher in pitch than a standard flute.

recorder:

A woodwind instrument with a whistle mouthpiece.

Meaning: To flute out

Example Sentence: He really fluted out on that performance.

Meaning: Flute as a term for a thin person

Example Sentence: Look at her, she's as flute as a reed!