B1nounarts
US/ˈpoʊ.ət/
UK/ˈpəʊ.ɪt/
a person who writes poems
In context
Nguyen Du is one of the greatest poets in Vietnamese history.
The young poet reads her work at a small café every Friday.
Many famous poets wrote about love and the changing seasons.
Words that go with poet
adjective + noun
- famous poetA famous poet lived in this house.
- great poetHe is considered a great poet of his generation.
- young poetThe prize is for young poets under thirty.
- national poetShakespeare is often called England's national poet.
noun + noun
- poet and writerShe is a poet and writer from Hue.