noun Uncommon

bard

bahd

Bard (noun) means a poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds. Example: “The old bard sang of battles fought long before anyone in the room was born.”

noun

A poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds.

"The old bard sang of battles fought long before anyone in the room was born."

"Shakespeare is often called simply "the Bard.""

In fantasy games, a character class built around charisma, music, and magic that supports the rest of the party.

"She rolled up a bard so she could buff the party with songs mid-battle."

How to Use Bard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA poet or singer who tells stories, especially heroic ones, in verse.

Common mistake

Capitalized "the Bard" almost always refers specifically to Shakespeare in English usage.

Common pairings

a wandering bard the Bard of Avon play a bard

Word Forms

barded past tense, bards plural, bards plural, bards singular

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic bàrd, via Old Irish, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word for "poet" — related to an ancient root meaning "to praise."

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Rhymes for bard

ard hard card yard ward lard board heard beard guard award chard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bard” mean?

The word “bard” means a poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds. In plain terms, a poet or singer who tells stories, especially heroic ones, in verse.

How do you pronounce “bard”?

“Bard” is pronounced bahd (/bɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bard” in a sentence?

Here is “bard” used in a sentence: “The old bard sang of battles fought long before anyone in the room was born.”

What part of speech is “bard”?

“Bard” is a noun.

Where does the word “bard” come from?

The word “bard” comes from Proto-Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic bàrd, via Old Irish, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word for "poet" — related to an ancient root meaning "to praise.".

Is “bard” a common word?

“Bard” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bard” have?

“Bard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds.

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