Synonyms & related words for lute

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lute — including archlute, theorbo, samisen, mandolin, oud, banjo. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lute

Explore words related to lute — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include lutist, tambura, chordophone, lutanist, cittern, citole, lutenist, cither. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lute

Common synonyms for lute include archlute, theorbo, samisen, mandolin, oud, banjo, mandola, guitar — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lute come from?

The word lute breaks down into one root of Arabic origin: the root lute, from Arabic al-ud (“the wood”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.