Definitions

1. noun

A poem or other form of writing in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase.

“The acrostic poem on the wall spelled out the name of the poet.”

2. noun

A word or phrase that is spelled out by taking the first letter of each element of a series of words.

“The acrostic of the company’s name was a clever marketing tactic.”

3. verb

To write or create an acrostic.

“She acrosticated the poem to spell out her name.”