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Definition of phrasemaker
phrasemaker
/ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkər/
phrase · mak · er
Plural:phrasemakers
phrasemaker Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person who invents or is skilled at crafting memorable, witty, or striking expressions and aphorisms.
Example
"The prime minister was renowned as a gifted phrasemaker whose speeches remained in the public consciousness for decades."
2
A speaker or writer who relies on empty, grandiloquent slogans and catchphrases rather than substantive ideas or action.
Example
"Critics dismissed the candidate as a mere phrasemaker who offered catchy slogans instead of workable policy solutions."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phrasemaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phrasemaker