LookItUppoetry
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpoʊətri/ · UK /ˈpəʊɪtri/
poetry means: Poems considered together as a type of writing.
noun
Poems considered together as a type of writing.
- I love reading poetry.
- We studied modern poetry at school.
- Do you prefer poetry or novels?
The art or activity of creating poems.
- She enjoys writing poetry.
- Our teacher introduced us to the art of poetry.
- He taught poetry at a local writing workshop.
A collection of poems gathered together.
- I bought a book of poetry.
- This collection of poetry includes twenty short poems.
- Her selected poetry was published last year.
The poems written by a particular person.
- Her poetry is full of humour.
- His early poetry explored life in the city.
- The poet's later poetry became quieter and more personal.
Words or speech that sound especially beautiful or moving.
- Her words were pure poetry.
- There was poetry in the way he described the sea.
- Even her ordinary greetings sounded like poetry.
Questions about poetry
What does poetry mean?
Poems considered together as a type of writing.
What is poetry in other languages?
Türkçe: şiir · Español: poesía · Français: poésie · Deutsch: Lyrik · Italiano: poesia · 日本語: 詩
How do you pronounce poetry?
In American English /ˈpoʊətri/; in British English /ˈpəʊɪtri/.
How do you use poetry in a sentence?
I love reading poetry. We studied modern poetry at school.
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