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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lyrist

/lɪrɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does lyrist mean?

noun

A person who plays the lyre, a musical instrument with a pear-shaped body and a short neck, typically having four strings. A poet or musician who expresses deep emotion or feeling.

Example

"The lyrist's melancholy song echoed through the empty hall."

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