prose
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /proʊz/ · UK /prəʊz/
prose means: Ordinary written or spoken language, rather than words arranged as poetry.
noun
NONPOETIC LANGUAGEB2
Ordinary written or spoken language, rather than words arranged as poetry.
- The story is written in prose.
- Her prose is clear and easy to read.
- He writes both poetry and prose.
Questions about prose
What does prose mean?
Ordinary written or spoken language, rather than words arranged as poetry.
What is prose in other languages?
Türkçe: düzyazı · Español: prosa · Français: prose · Deutsch: Prosa · Italiano: prosa · 日本語: 散文
How do you pronounce prose?
In American English /proʊz/; in British English /prəʊz/.
How do you use prose in a sentence?
The story is written in prose. Her prose is clear and easy to read.
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