poem

/poʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of writing that has a rhythm and has words that are arranged in a special way, usually to express feelings or thoughts

“The poet read her new poem at the book launch.”

2. noun

a short piece of writing that has a special rhythm and is meant to be recited or sung

“The children learned to recite the poem together.”

3. verb

to express or say something in a poem

“She likes to poem about nature and the seasons.”

4. verb

to compose or write a poem

“He began to poem a song for his girlfriend.”

5. noun

a poetic expression of a feeling or idea

“The poem was a beautiful expression of her love for her hometown.”

Synonyms

  • ballad
  • ditty
  • ode
  • verse

Antonyms

  • essay
  • prose