poem
noun
po·em ˈpō-əm 
-im,
ˈpōm,
also ˈpȯ(-)im,
ˈpō-ˌem 1
: a composition in verse
2
: something suggesting a poem (as in expressiveness, lyricism, or formal grace)
the house we stayed in … was itself a poem
H. J. Laski
H. J. Laski
Synonyms
- lyric
- rune
- song
- verse
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Example Sentences
He wrote a poem about his parents. your assignment is to write two poems about springtime
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Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Available in dozens of styles, this precious tote shows off some of the most special things about your pup in a poem that spells out their breed name. Lauren Hubbard And Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 18 July 2022 In this poem, the speaker occupies the liminal space of transition, where the child and the parents begin to switch roles. New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022 Juan Felipe Herrera, a former United States Poet Laureate, wrote the poem that serves as the story of this book, which is paired with beautiful illustrations by Laura Castillo. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 This kinetic sculpture inspired by an epic 12th century Persian poem is on view Aug. 14 through June 19. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The poem itself is a representation of motion rather than meaning, and of the cycles of life where things happen in constant loops of living and tears. New York Times, 30 June 2022 Each poem is a powerhouse of emotion and honesty as Xiomara questions the dynamics in her household, the teachings of her church, and the rules imposed on young Afro-Latinas in school and community. Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 The poem caused a sensation, cementing Kipling’s place as the poet of empire, but also the prophet of its decline. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French poeme, from Latin poema, from Greek poiēma, from poiein
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing poem
Kids Definition
poem
noun
po·em ˈpō-əm
: a piece of writing often having figurative language and lines that have rhythm and sometimes rhyme
poems
noun
as in verses
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect your assignment is to write two poems about springtime Synonyms & Similar Words
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