Definitions

1. noun

ordinary written or spoken language (as opposed to poetry or verse)

“The professor taught a class on the difference between poetry and prose.”

2. noun

the main part of a book or a long piece of writing, as opposed to the introduction or conclusion

“The author divided her novel into three sections of prose.”

3. noun

a passage of writing that is not poetry or verse

“The book consisted of many passages of beautiful prose.”

4. verb

to express oneself in ordinary language, as opposed to poetry or verse

“She chose to prose a poem instead of rhyming it.”

5. verb

to write or speak in a formal and serious way

“The journalist was sent to prose a formal speech at the event.”