troubadour

noun
UK: /ˈtruːbədʊər/
US: /ˈtruːbədʊr/

  1. A poet and musician who traveled around and entertained people in the Middle Ages.

    1. The troubadour sang a love song.
    2. The wandering troubadour entertained the court with tales of bravery and romance.

  2. A singer or musician, especially one who writes and performs their own songs.

    1. He is a modern-day troubadour.
    2. The coffee shop hosted a local troubadour known for his heartfelt lyrics and acoustic guitar.

Synonyms

bard musician poet singer-songwriter minstrel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "troubadour" in English means: A poet and musician who traveled around and entertained people in the Middle Ages., A singer or musician, especially one who writes and performs their own songs..

The phonetic transcription of "troubadour" is /ˈtruːbədʊər/ in British English and /ˈtruːbədʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "troubadour": bard, musician, poet, singer-songwriter, minstrel.

Example usage of "troubadour": "The troubadour sang a love song.". More examples on the page.