poet
noun
a person who composes poetry.
poets
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pluralof poet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The documentary features admiring poets as well as Stephen Colbert, a huge Oliver fan, and the irreverent and colorful John Waters, a longtime friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Tapping Travis Scott to play the Bard singing the tales of Odysseus’ exploits, for example, doesn’t merely reframe the role of ancient storytellers and poets as that age’s rappers.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
"I remember reading the Seamus Heaney poem Digging, and thinking 'why are we reading a poem about potatoes'. Now he's one of my favourite poets, but it was just another subject I had to learn."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Nevertheless, it is clear that the poets valued Bloom as a critic and a person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
He wants me to know the Persian poets like I know American rappers.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
