calligram

/kælɪɡræm/

Definitions

1. noun

A poem or phrase in which the words are arranged to form a picture or design, especially one made by arranging the letters of a phrase to form the shape of a person, animal, or thing depicted in the phrase.

“The artist’s use of calligrams added a unique touch to her poetry collection.”

2. verb

To create or write a calligram.

“She liked to calligram her favorite quotes to decorate her journal pages.”

Synonyms

  • poem
  • typographic poem
  • visual poem

Antonyms

  • prose