bard

The word “bard” has 1 syllable: bard

It's pronounced as /bɑrd/


What is synonym and antonym for bard?

In the thesaurus, “bard” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for bard along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bard

  • balladeer
  • epigrammatist
  • epigrammatizer
  • lyricist
  • minstrel
  • muse
  • poet
  • poet laureate
  • poetaster
  • poetess
  • rhapsode
  • rhapsodist
  • rhymer
  • rhymester
  • rimester
  • scop
  • sonneteer
  • strolling minstrel
  • troubadour
  • versifier

Meanings of bard

  • noun
    1. A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
    2. (by extension) A poet.
    3. A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.).
    4. Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
    5. A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
    6. The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
    7. Specifically, Peruvian bark.
  • verb
    1. To cover a horse in defensive armor.
    2. To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.

Example Sentences

  • William Shakespeare is often regarded as the greatest bard in English literature.
  • The ancient bard traveled from village to village, telling stories of heroism and love.
  • She dressed as a medieval bard for the costume party, complete with a lute.
  • The bard recited poetry by the campfire, enchanting the listeners with every word.
  • In the game, the bard played a magical instrument that could heal the wounded.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to bard, such as: balladeer, epigrammatist, epigrammatizer, lyricist, minstrel, muse, poet.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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warbler

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  • artist
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  • bard
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  • cantor
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