bard

noun
UK: /bɑːd/
US: /bɑːrd/

  1. A poet, especially one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition.

    1. The bard sang a song of heroes and villains to all people. [ ] [ ]
    2. Shakespeare is often considered the greatest bard in the English language by many critics. [ ] [ ]

  2. A poet, especially a national poet.

    1. The bard wrote a poem about his love to nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many recognize Robert Burns as Scotland's national bard because of his impact. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

poet troubadour minstrel
bard verb

  1. To compose or recite verses, especially about heroic or legendary subjects.

    1. He will bard a tale of courage and honor to them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The poet decided to bard a new verse about the current events. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bard" in English means: A poet, especially one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition., A poet, especially a national poet..

The phonetic transcription of "bard" is /bɑːd/ in British English and /bɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bard": poet, troubadour, minstrel.

Example usage of "bard": "The bard sang a song of heroes and villains to all people.". More examples on the page.