lyricist

noun

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

Examples of lyricist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chung Suet-ying, a real-life Cantopop lyricist, steps into the shoes of the film’s protagonist. Partner Content, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Apparently poetry is hereditary — just ask Taylor Swift, the heralded lyricist who shares a bloodline with a very famous poet. Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024 The score, by a group of theater talents including lyricist Carolyn Leigh and composer Morris (Moose) Charlap, was gorgeous. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024 The Beach Boys are led by singer and lyricist Mike Love, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, as well as Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2024 The Society of Composers & Lyricists is the primary organization for film, television, video game and musical theater composers and lyricists and was founded in 1983. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024 Scar Tissue, which became a New York Times bestseller on release, is described as a candid account of Kiedis’ life, including his role as lead singer and lyricist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and his struggles with addiction. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2024 The former Anglican church, which dates back to 1838, was previously owned by Alain Boublil, a French lyricist best known for his work on the 1980 musical Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024 When Heath asked Platz for a lyricist to adapt the song into English, the latter offered up Bowie. Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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