1 a writer of poems.
2 a person possessing high powers of imagination or expression etc.
Phrases and idioms:
Poet Laureate (in the UK) a poet appointed to write poems for State occasions. Poets' Corner part of Westminster Abbey where several poets are buried or commemorated.
Etymology: ME f. OF poete f. L poeta f. Gk poetes = poietes maker, poet (as POEM)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.