lyrics (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪrɪks/
Definition
The words of a song, poem, or other piece of writing intended to be sung or recited.
Examples
The songwriter spent hours crafting the perfect lyrics for the new album.
She found the lyrics to the folk song online and learned to sing along.
Many people connect deeply with the emotional lyrics of this ballad.
How to Use lyrics
- lyrics of a song (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the specific words belonging to a particular song. — "I love the lyrics of this song."
- write lyrics (collocation)
- To compose the words for a song. — "He wants to learn how to write lyrics."
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