lyricist

noun

lyr·​i·​cist ˈlir-ə-sist 

: a writer of lyrics

Examples of lyricist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another soulful lyricist, Lenny Kravitz, named his only child Zoe. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

Also a songwriter and lyricist, Graham most notably collaborated with Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Mehring, a Berliner born and raised, had built a reputation mainly as a satirist, a poet, and a lyricist responsible for cabaret songs. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Tom Jones, lyricist-librettist of the original, worked on this version before his death in 2023. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lyricist

• empiricist