Definition

A person who writes sonnets, which are a type of poem with a specific structure and rhyme scheme.

Example

The sonneteer crafted beautiful verses that captured the essence of love.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a sonneteer?

Yeah, I think it's someone who writes sonnets, right?

Exactly! I read a poem by a modern sonneteer last night.

That sounds interesting; I love sonnets!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sonneteer → It is formed from "sonnet" (from Old French *sonet*, meaning a little song or poem) and "-eer" (meaning a person who). A sonneteer is a person who composes sonnets, or little poems.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sonnet' as a 'little song' and remember that a 'sonneteer' is someone who creates these little songs in the form of poetry.

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