Rhymer

Rhymer is a noun used to describe a person who writes rhymes. More precisely, it refers to a rhymed verse poet, especially one who composes in traditional meters. In broader terms, it can denote a poet or songwriter whose work relies heavily on rhymes. The word derives from rhyme, with the agentive suffix -er, and appears in English from the Middle English period. Variants include rimer and rhymist, though these forms are now less common or carry different nuances; rimer may also refer to someone who forms or completes rhymes.

In usage, “rhymer” tends to be found in historical, dialectal, or humorous contexts. It is not typically a technical term in modern literary criticism, where terms such as poet, versifier, or lyricist are preferred. The term also appears as a surname; individuals bearing the name Rhymer (and its variants) have been documented in English-speaking regions.

The concept connects with broader topics of rhymed verse and prosody, including rhyme schemes, meter, and forms such as ballads, sonnets, and rhymed lyrics. See also: rhyme, rhymester, rhymist, versifier.