Shakespeare
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet from the Elizabethan era, considered the greatest writer in the English language. His works include plays, sonnets, and poems.
“Students studied Shakespeare's tragedies, including Hamlet and Macbeth.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʃeɪkspɪə/
Syllables
shake·speare
Related Words
Synonyms
the-Bardplaywright
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Contains three E's and two A's; proper noun with distinctive pattern
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 21 points; the K (5) and H (4) provide good scoring
Words Related to Shakespeare
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up shakespeare in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!