versifier

noun

ˈvər-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce versifier (audio)
Definition of versifiernext
as in poet
a person who writes poetry I may not be a great poet, but I'm as good as those versifiers hired by the greeting card companies

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Recent Examples of versifier Modest Durnov, an artist and versifier, did not leave his mark on the world of art. — Sarah Vitali, Harper's magazine, 10 May 2019
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  1. poet
  2. minstrel
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  • FloridaGeorgiaIllinoisTennesseeTexas 7 of 11 The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet and essayist known for her translations.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Anne Carson, the Canadian poet, essayist, professor of classics and translator, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of poet
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  • Last month, retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment that critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
    — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In August, discount retailer Target stopped selling a children's Halloween costume that some critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures, The Associated Press reported.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of minstrel

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“Versifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versifier. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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