noun
poet
POH-uht/ˈpəʊət/
A person who writes poetry.
The poet turns memories of her childhood into vivid poems.
Etymology
The Greek ancestor calls a poet a “maker,” emphasizing imaginative creation rather than verse alone. English likewise once used poet broadly for literary writers and composers, and sometimes rendered it simply as maker.
In context
why did you decide to make a physical collection if your poetry was working so well online cuz I love books yeah I'm a poet who happens to share my work on Instagram
More examples
- Several local poets read their work at the library.
- My favorite poet writes about everyday life.
- She hopes to become a poet and publish a collection.
Forms
poet · poets
poetry noun — Poems considered collectively as a literary form.
poetic adjective — Relating to poems or their composition.
Similar words
- writer
- A broader term that includes people who write prose.
- versifier
- Emphasizes verse-making skill, sometimes suggesting a lack of artistic depth.