lyricist

noun

lyr·​i·​cist ˈlir-ə-sist 

: a writer of lyrics

Examples of lyricist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inventive bassist Geezer Butler put words into Ozzy’s mouth as Black Sabbath’s main lyricist, his muscular playing anchoring the quartet’s rhythm section alongside drummer Bill Ward. — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Jobim wrote some of the lyrics for his songs, but also worked with exceptional lyricists such as Vinícius de Moraes and Newton Mendonça, in the original Portuguese, and Gene Lees and Norman Gimbel, for the English versions. — Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Today's listen Bernie Taupin is Elton John's lyricist on nearly every album. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lyricist

• empiricist