poetry

noun
UK: /ˈpəʊɪtri/
US: /ˈpoʊətri/

  1. The art of writing poems, especially using rhyme and rhythm.

    1. I enjoy reading poetry.
    2. She has a real talent for writing poetry, expressing deep emotions.

  2. Poems in general.

    1. This poetry is very nice.
    2. The anthology features poetry from various cultures and time periods.

  3. A quality of beauty that moves you.

    1. The sunset was pure poetry.
    2. The ballet performance was poetry in motion, so graceful and artistic.

Synonyms

verse poem

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "poetry" in English means: The art of writing poems, especially using rhyme and rhythm., Poems in general., A quality of beauty that moves you..

The phonetic transcription of "poetry" is /ˈpəʊɪtri/ in British English and /ˈpoʊətri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "poetry": verse, poem.

Example usage of "poetry": "I enjoy reading poetry.". More examples on the page.