lyricist

noun

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

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In 1977, Strouse founded the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, through which many young composers and lyricists honed their craft and developed their work. Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2025 The 45-year-old wrestler first revealed his love for the women lyricists in the game back in October on an episode of Celtic Warrior Workouts with fellow WWE superstar Sheamus. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025 Of course, even without Judas getting his name in the title, that character is arguably the lead, if there is one, in the show, which put composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice on the musical theater map for good. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 May 2025 Schwartz, together with composers, lyricists and librettists Irene Sankoff & David Hein (Come From Away) and Karey Kirkpatrick (Something Rotten!, Mrs. Doubtfire), will perform and tell stories about songs that had to be sacrificed to better serve the musical. Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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