haiku

/haɪkuː/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of Japanese poetry, typically consisting of three lines with a syllable count of five, seven, and five.

“The haiku he wrote captured the serenity of the forest.”

2. verb

To write or compose a haiku.

“She loves to haiku about nature.”

3. interjection

An expression of surprise or admiration.

“Haiku! I had no idea the sunset could look so beautiful!”

Synonyms

  • Japanese poem
  • nature poem
  • short poem

Antonyms

  • long poem
  • prose