lyricist

noun

lyr·​i·​cist ˈlir-ə-sist How to pronounce lyricist (audio)
: a writer of lyrics

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It’s cemented: Ka is one of the best lyricists to ever walk the planet. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024 Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater were behind the film’s music. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 The group went on a lengthy hiatus after the death of frontman, lyricist, and singer Chester Bennington. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz adapted the musical for the screen. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lyricist 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lyricist was in 1875

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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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