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songsmith

American  
[sawng-smith, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌsmɪθ, ˈsɒŋ- /

noun

  1. a writer of songs.


songsmith British  
/ ˈsaɒŋˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person who writes songs

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Etymology

Origin of songsmith

First recorded in 1785–95; song + smith

Example Sentences

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In the early '60s, he contented himself as the pop songsmith behind a succession of Beach Boys hits in “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around” and “Help Me, Rhonda,” among a host of others.

From Salon

They include Leeds-based indie band English Teacher, uplifting songsmith Cat Burns and jungle producer Nia Archives.

From BBC

After a year that saw the rising songsmith releasing his first solo album and another strong Sons of Rainier record, Johnson hopes to record his sophomore album in the coming months.

From Seattle Times

Zach Bryan, the blue-collar songsmith and Navy vet who shot to fame while stationed in Washington, is coming back for the holidays in 2024 — in decidedly grand fashion.

From Seattle Times

This indie-rocking, alt-pop songsmith burst into the greater public consciousness in 2020 when a song by British Columbian rapper Powfu sampling her debut single “Coffee” became an unexpected TikTok smash.

From Seattle Times