lyricist

noun

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

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Chatten, the band’s main lyricist, was also inspired by his friend Nikolaj Schultz’s book Land Sickness, a semifictional tale of eco-anxiety. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 After more than four decades of supporting Stateside composers and lyricists working across visual media, the Society of Composers & Lyricists has opened its first permanent international chapter in London. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The 66-year-old composer and lyricist behind Hairspray has performed in nearly every high-pressure setting imaginable, from Saturday Night Live to the Academy Awards. — Brian Raftery, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 Another soulful lyricist, Lenny Kravitz, named his only child Zoe. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lyricist

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 20 Oct. 2026.

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