Poem
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəʊ.ɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poem is a noun meaning A literary piece written in verse.
Meaning
A literary piece written in verse.
More Meanings
- A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.
- A piece of poetic writing, that is with an intensity or depth of expression or inspiration greater than is usual in prose.
Example Sentences
Some poems, echoing the purpose of early poetic treatises on scientific principles, attempt to elucidate the mathematical concepts that underlie prime numbers. Others play with primes’ cultural associations. Still others derive their structure from mathematical patterns involving primes.
Word Forms
- poems
- poeme
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include verse, limerick, rhyme, sonnet, poet, poetry.
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