lyrics
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The words to a song (or other vocal music).
Noun
Examples
song lyrics
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A text transcription of any piece of audio, or the words in it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bản chuyển tự văn bản của một bản nhạc hoặc từ trong đó
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lyrics” mean?
The words to a song (or other vocal music).
Is “lyrics” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.