lyrics

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlir.ɪks/

Noun

Singular lyric

Plural lyrics

1. (countable); (usually plural) The plural form of lyric; more than one (kind of) lyric.
2. (countable); (usually plural) Lyrics are the words that go to a song. Often, lyrics are like a poem set to music.

   I wish I knew the lyrics to Dreams by The Cranberries.

   The singer was trying to write lyrics for a new album.

Related words

• lyrical