1. a person who composes or performs in operettas
Usage: can refer to either a composer or a performer

Examples

• Gilbert and Sullivan were famous operettists of the Victorian era.
• The operettist wrote a charming musical comedy for the local theater company.
• She trained as an operettist before moving into full opera performance.
• Many operettists blend elements of musical theater with classical music traditions.
• The operettist's latest production delighted audiences with its witty dialogue and catchy melodies.