What does BARDS mean?

Parts of Speech

Bards is a noun and the plural form of bard.

Definitions

Bards are poets or singers who compose and recite verses or songs, often about heroic deeds or love stories.

Pronunciations

• US: /bɑrdz/
• UK: /bɑːdz/

Origin and Usage

The word bard comes from the Old Celtic word "bardos," which means poet or singer. Bards were highly respected in ancient Celtic societies and played an important role in preserving the culture and history of their people. Today, the term bard is still used to refer to poets or musicians who celebrate the traditions of their culture through their work.

Synonyms

• poet
• singer
• minstrel
• troubadour
• lyricist

Related Words

• board
• cards
• drabs
• garbs
• hoard

Example Sentences

• The bards sang songs of love and war.
• She was inspired to become a bard after hearing the epic poems of her ancestors.
• The king invited the bards to his court to entertain his guests.
• The bards of Scotland are famous for their stirring ballads.
• He recited a poem he had written, hoping to impress the bards gathered around the fire.