poet

¹

[ poh-it ]

noun

1. a person who composes poetry.

   Synonyms: versifier, bard

2. a person who has the gift of poetic thought, imagination, and creation, together with eloquence of expression.

poet.

²

abbreviation for

1. poetic.
2. poetical.
3. poetry.

poet

/ ˈpəʊɪt /

noun

1. a person who writes poetry
2. a person with great imagination and creativity

Other Words From

• poet·less adjective
• poet·like adjective
• non·poet noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of poet¹

1250–1300; Middle English poete < Latin poēta < Greek poiētḗs poet, literally, maker, equivalent to poiē-, variant stem of poieîn to make + -tēs agent noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of poet¹

C13: from Latin poēta, from Greek poiētēs maker, poet, from poiein to make

Example Sentences

Consisting of two bandura players, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist, a country singer and a poet, these artists are all members of Ukraine’s Cultural Forces, founded by Mykolai Sierga during the first year of the war.

From Los Angeles Times

Indeed, Jefferson deemed the African-American poet Phillis Wheatley’s work “beneath the dignity of criticism” and asserted that Black astronomer Benjamin Banneker possessed only “a mind of very common stature.”

From Salon

As I think about the 2024 election, I keep hearing the lyrics of Irish poet Thomas Moore’s song “The Minstrel Boy”:

From Salon

Shapiro predicted the neighborhood, nicknamed “Poet’s Corner,” would erupt into a spontaneous street party if Harris wins.

From Los Angeles Times

Another Poet’s Corner neighbor, Joanie McBrien, 59, said she had headed out into the streets to try to walk off her anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artist
• author
• dramatist
• lyricist
• writer