Verse

/vɜːrs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A single line of poetry or a particular section of a poem.

She wrote a beautiful verse that captured the essence of summer.

A stanza in a poem or a part of a song.

The song's first verse is very catchy and sets the tone for the rest of the piece.

Any line of writing that is composed in a rhythmic or metrical form.

The poet is known for his ability to weave complex themes into a few short verses.

verb

To compose in verses; to write poetry.

He decided to verse his thoughts on love and loss into a collection of poems.

Middle English, from Old French 'vers', from Latin 'versus', meaning 'to turn'.

verse of a song

The part of a song that is often sung between the chorus.

poetic verse

A genre of writing that uses rhythm and meter.

biblical verse

A specific line from a biblical text.

poetry

A literary work that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas in a rhythmic manner.

rhyme

The correspondence of sounds between words, often used in verses.

stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

Lines in rap music or lyrical content.

He dropped some sick verses in his latest track.

A segment or feature in a text, often used informally.

Check out the verse in this new book!