ode

noun
UK: /əʊd/
US: /oʊd/

  1. A lyric poem, often praising a person, event, or thing.

    1. The poet wrote an ode to his lost love.
    2. The graduation speech included an ode to the university's enduring legacy, filled with respect.

  2. A poem meant to be sung.

    1. The choir performed an ode during the ceremony.
    2. Originally, every ode was set to music, intended for public performance.

Synonyms

poem song verse hymn

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ode" in English means: A lyric poem, often praising a person, event, or thing., A poem meant to be sung..

The phonetic transcription of "ode" is /əʊd/ in British English and /oʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ode": poem, song, verse, hymn.

Example usage of "ode": "The poet wrote an ode to his lost love.". More examples on the page.