lyricist

noun

lyr·​i·​cist ˈlir-ə-sist 

: a writer of lyrics

Examples of lyricist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peart, who also served as Rush’s primary lyricist, is routinely cited as one of rock’s greatest drummers. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

But throughout much of this time, the lyricist has also maintained a solo career that’s flown so far under the radar that many Elton John fans are unaware that Taupin’s own work even exists. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

The transaction includes the remaining interest in the publishing catalog of Grammy and Academy Award-winning lyricist Hal David, one of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 July 2026

David Baerwald is an American songwriter, composer, lyricist, and novelist, whose work has spanned 1970s punk rock, award-winning solo recordings, Grammy-winning mega-hits, orchestral film music, and literary fiction. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lyricist

• empiricist