bards

The word “bards” has 1 syllable: bards

It's pronounced as /bɑrdz/


What is synonym and antonym for bards?

In the thesaurus, “bards” has 19 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for bards

  • epigrammatists
  • epigrammatizers
  • lyricists
  • minstrels
  • muses
  • poet laureates
  • poetasters
  • poetesses
  • poets
  • poets laureate
  • rhapsodes
  • rhapsodists
  • rhymers
  • rhymesters
  • rimesters
  • scops
  • sonneteers
  • troubadours
  • versifiers

Meanings of bards

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient bards would travel from village to village, telling stories of their heroes.
  • Several bards were invited to perform at the festival to celebrate traditional poetry.
  • The bards of the medieval period were often seen as the voice of the people.
  • The bards sang songs about love, war, and adventure, captivating their audiences for hours.
  • In the game, the bards used their music to inspire and heal their companions.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to bards, such as: epigrammatists, epigrammatizers, lyricists, minstrels, muses, poet laureates, poetasters.

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debriefs

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kimonos

  • Mother Hubbards
  • chemises
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  • housedresses
  • jumpers
  • kirtles
  • minidresses
  • muumuus
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  • sacks
  • sheaths
  • shifts
  • shirtdresses
  • shirtwaists
  • sundresses
  • sweaterdresses
  • tea gowns

kirtles

  • Mother Hubbards
  • chemises
  • coatdresses
  • dresses
  • frocks
  • gowns
  • granny dresses
  • housedresses
  • jumpers
  • kimonos
  • minidresses
  • muumuus
  • overdresses
  • sacks
  • sheaths
  • shifts
  • shirtdresses
  • shirtwaists
  • sundresses
  • sweaterdresses
  • tea gowns

lavishes

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  • consumes
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