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

• 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

Nearly every Iranian, regardless of economic status or educational level, knows the great Persian poets. —Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

And while the result was not the poet’s cut, there is a sense of poetry to it. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

Finzi, co-director of Doc Society, asked Falley to offer a recommendation of one of Gibson’s books for those interested in exploring the late poet’s works. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025

An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025

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