Meaning & Definition of word "Poetry"

Poetry

/ˈpoʊɪtri/

noun:

  • 1. Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.
    • Example: The anthology featured a collection of modern poetry that explored themes of love and loss.
  • 2. A quality or style characterized by the use of metaphor, simile, and other figurative language.
    • Example: The poetry of her prose captured the beauty of the countryside vividly.
  • 3. The art or craft of writing poems.
    • Example: He decided to study poetry in college to hone his creative writing skills.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'poiesis', meaning 'to create or make'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poetry in motion:

A phrase describing something beautifully graceful or captivating.

love poetry:

A type of poetry focused on romantic themes and emotions.

spoken word poetry:

A form of performance poetry that is recited aloud before an audience.

Related Words

poet:

A person who writes poetry.

verse:

A single line of poetry or a particular form of poetry.

lyric:

A type of poetry expressing personal emotions and feelings.

Slang Meanings of poetry

Meaning: Wordsmithing

Example Sentence: He's always wordsmithing; his poetry has a unique flair.

Meaning: Flow

Example Sentence: She has such a good flow in her poetry that it's almost musical.