How to Use flute in a Sentence

flute

1 of 2 noun
  • And the fake pan flute still hits.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Trim and flute edge as desired.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Is that panic, when the flute trills high?
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Champagne flutes pause mid-air.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The flute line sounds promising.
    — ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • But did one captive bird spread flute songs to a whole flock?
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Aug. 2025
  • All will look great in a flute, a coupe, or as a topper in a spritz.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The buzzing of the flutes could be a signal to wake up and keep going.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The band used flutes, clarinets and trumpets to play the songs’ melodies.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Hearing someone be bad at the flute is a nightmare.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Fit dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; fold edges under and flute.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • First, pour a teaspoon of the fruity liquor into a champagne flute.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Harden switched to the flute in fifth grade, and now plays piccolo.
    — Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Transfer dough to pie plate, flute edges, and use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the dough.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Trim dough to about half an inch from edge of pie plate, fold under, and flute or crimp as desired.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Bulusu loves chess, soccer and playing the flute.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
  • Stir the campari and two vermouths over ice and strain into a champagne flute.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Guitars and flutes both clean and processed fill out the sound, and thus shines the full azure Sun.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Adelyn Strei also joined them to add flute and clarinet.
    — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Baleful flute closes the song unadorned, alone.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Manic, flute-laden music fills the soundtrack.
    — Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The modern incarnation is in a flute, sans the ice.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
  • The modern incarnation is in a flute, sans the ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
  • From his shawls, the man pulled out two flutes and began to play—a fluid, warbling melody over a low drone.
    — James Stewart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2023
  • At one dinner, my daughter’s milk was adorably served in a Champagne flute.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Jazzy clarinet, piping flute, the wail of a sax — each instrument had its chance to shine.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
  • On a typical two-flute drill bit, the web also forms the chisel edge at the tip of the bit.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • One played a flute, carnations attached at the far end, while two others sparred with fake swords.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Fill champagne flutes 1/4 full with apple cider, then top off with champagne.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Tina Fey is a woman of many talents, flute playing being one of them.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

flute

2 of 2 verb
  • And please, please take at least one of the champagne flutes home with you.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • In other words, there is no need to flute the dough or make a separate top crust.
    — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Roll out crust and fit into a 9-inch pie pan, nonstick cake pan or fluted tart pan.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2017
  • This genius quiche method trades the rolling and fluting pie dough fuss for a simple pat-in-the-pan crust.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Press upper and lower crust edges together and flute as desired.
    — Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
  • The points were fluted and came in various sizes, often used on projectiles like spears.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • The classic quiche pan is metal, its rim straight-sided and fluted, with a removable bottom.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • After a hard pivot to flute, the jazz seeker has once again returned to his primary instrument.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026
  • 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, 23 July 2019
  • Opt for a vanity that works with your existing decor and has furniture-like details like cane, fluting, and turned legs.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The deep spiral fluting on the barrel keeps the weight of the rifle down but doesn’t have any adverse impact on accuracy.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Generously coat a 12-cup fluted Bundt pan with baking spray.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Due to its design, fluted (or ribbed) drinkware is perfect for entertaining and looks beautiful on any table.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Fit the pastry into a 9-inch plate, fluting the edges decoratively.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Fabric was ruffled and gathered on shoulders to create larger-than-life collars, sleeves were fluted, and hems were bubbled.
    — Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 19 Feb. 2020
  • Wilson gave form to that ache, sculpting it into songs where dogs barked and flutes sighed, and voices piled on top of each other like waves crashing into memory.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
  • It’s made from a dark wood and has eye-catching detailing like tapered turned legs and fluting on the drawers to add a touch of sophistication to a living room.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Highlights of the home include a fireside grand salon, an art gallery that doubles as a safe room, and a movie theater festooned with black marble fluted pilasters and red velvet seats.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Inside, highlights include a living room anchored by a curving white oak and fluted limestone fireplace and glass doors spilling outside, as well as a formal dining space.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
  • 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, 27 Sep. 2018
  • In the living room, Brooks repeated the same fluting detail seen on the the kitchen island, but this time in a deep green color that adorns the TV wall.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • That's going to be especially tough in this instance because the wide tower that supports the surge tank is circular in form and fluted with rounded ribs that stiffen its flanks.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, 27 Jan. 2018
  • Based on debris found at archaeological sites, Clovis people broke about 15 to 20 percent of their points while trying to flute them.
    — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2017
  • In 75 minutes – in fluting, soaring voices, to music by Jan Ekedahl – 35 singers carry us to Stockholm and back.
    — Maggie Lewis Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
  • For one, Golden Dolomite marble is fluted in a horizontal fashion with mappa burl veneer on the frame below, creating a striking contrast.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Cucculelli Shaheen introduced three detachable sleeve shapes — fluted, bishop and drop-shoulder — for mix-and-match styling opportunities.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026

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