poet
word
/ˈpoʊət/
POH-uht
/pˈəʊɪt/
POH-it
Definition
A poet is a person who writes poems. The word can also be used more broadly for someone who expresses ideas or feelings in a beautiful, imaginative way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually neutral and common in both everyday and literary contexts. 'Poet' is more specific than 'writer' because it refers to someone who writes poetry. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'a poet at heart' or 'a poet of the city.'
Spanish: poetaPortuguese (BR): poetaPortuguese (PT): poetaChinese (Simplified): 诗人Chinese (Traditional): 詩人Hindi: कविArabic: شاعرBengali: কবিRussian: поэтJapanese: 詩人Vietnamese: nhà thơKorean: 시인Turkish: şairUrdu: شاعرIndonesian: penyair
Example Sentences
She wants to be a poet one day.
basic
That poet wrote a famous love poem.
basic
My teacher says I read like a poet.
basic
He’s not just a songwriter — he’s a poet.
natural
You don’t have to be a poet to write something meaningful.
natural
She talks about ordinary life like a poet.
natural