poet

noun

po·​et ˈpō-ət 

-it

also ˈpȯ(-)it

1

: one who writes poetry : a maker of verses

2

: one (such as a creative artist) of great imaginative and expressive capabilities and special sensitivity to the medium

Synonyms of poet

• minstrel
• muse
• bard

Examples of poet in a Sentence

Emily Dickinson is famous as the poet who rarely left the house but often journeyed to the depths of the human heart.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dralyuk and poet Ange Mlinko will host a virtual launch event on April 30. —Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026

Today, everyone can be a poet thanks to social media, Lino said. —Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

The film traces the journey of a courtesan and poet in Lucknow, India. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026

Nancy Cruz Orozco, Mexico Cecilia arrives in the city aspiring to be a writer and meets Nicolás and Aristeo, two young poets who claim to be the founders and sole members of an underground ultraist movement. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French poete, from Latin poeta, from Greek poiētēs maker, poet, from poiein to make; akin to Sanskrit cinoti he gathers, heaps up

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing poet

• poet laureate

Kids Definition

poet

noun

po·​et ˈpō-ət 

-it

: a person who writes poetry