balladeer

noun
UK: /ˌbæləˈdɪər/
US: /ˌbæləˈdɪr/

  1. A singer who tells stories through songs, often about love or adventure.

    1. The balladeer sang of knights and dragons. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our local balladeer often performs at the town's summer music festivals. [ ] [ ]

  2. A poet who writes ballads.

    1. The balladeer crafted verses with intricate rhymes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Considered a true artist, the balladeer wove tales of sorrow and joy into song. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

songwriter minstrel troubadour poet singer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "balladeer" in English means: A singer who tells stories through songs, often about love or adventure., A poet who writes ballads..

The phonetic transcription of "balladeer" is /ˌbæləˈdɪər/ in British English and /ˌbæləˈdɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "balladeer": songwriter, minstrel, troubadour, poet, singer.

Example usage of "balladeer": "The balladeer sang of knights and dragons.". More examples on the page.