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poetry
/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tri/
[/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tri/]
verse, poems
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Literary work in verse, using rhythm, imagery, and often rhyme to express feelings and ideas. It can also describe something with a graceful, expressive quality.
Example
He turned to poetry to express grief that ordinary words could never quite capture.
He turned to poetry to express grief that ordinary words could never quite capture.
Etymology
From Old French 'poetrie', from Latin 'poetria', from Greek 'poiētēs' (maker, poet).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in literature, education, and figuratively for beauty.