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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

metrist

/mɛtrɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does metrist mean?

noun

A person who studies or writes about meter in poetry or music. A metrist is concerned with the rhythmic structure and pattern of a work.

Example

"The poet was a renowned metrist, known for her insightful analysis of the iambic pentameter in Shakespeare's sonnets."

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