Minstrel

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnstrəl/

Definitions of minstrel

noun a medieval singer or musician, especially one who sang or recited lyric or heroic poetry to a musical accompaniment

Example Sentences

A1 The minstrel played a cheerful tune on his lute.

A2 The minstrel sang ballads of love and loss to the villagers.

B1 The minstrel traveled from town to town, entertaining crowds with his music.

B2 The minstrel's performances were highly sought after by nobles and commoners alike.

C1 The minstrel's mastery of multiple instruments and languages made him a versatile performer.

C2 The minstrel's poetic lyrics and haunting melodies captivated audiences across the kingdom.

Examples of minstrel in a Sentence

formal The minstrel entertained the royal court with his beautiful music.

informal The minstrel played some tunes at the local tavern last night.

slang That minstrel dude can really shred on the guitar!

figurative She was like a minstrel, weaving stories with her words.

Grammatical Forms of minstrel

• past tense: minstrelled
• plural: minstrels
• comparative: more minstrel
• superlative: most minstrel
• present tense: minstrels
• future tense: will minstrel
• perfect tense: have minstrelled
• continuous tense: is minstrelling
• singular: minstrel
• positive degree: minstrel
• infinitive: to minstrel
• gerund: minstrelling
• participle: minstrelling

Origin and Evolution of minstrel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'minstrel' originated from the Middle English word 'menestral' which was borrowed from the Old French word 'menestrel' meaning servant, attendant, or entertainer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'minstrel' evolved to refer specifically to a medieval musician or poet who performed in noble courts and entertained audiences with music, poetry, and storytelling. The term later expanded to include any traveling musician or entertainer.