lyricist

noun

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

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Ashman was the lyricist behind a number of Disney’s biggest successes, including Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, in addition to Beauty and the Beast. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025 So that would be the difference to me, of working with them, as far as them as lyricists. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2025 Hart then took a moment to mention late members of the Dead, including Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, lyricist Robert Hunter, and longtime roadie, Ramrod (Laurence Shurtliff). Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lyricist

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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