Poetry - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpəʊətrɪ|  American pronunciation of the word poetry
Brit.  |ˈpəʊɪtrɪ|  British pronunciation of the word poetry

noun

- literature in metrical form (syn: poesy, verse)
- any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling

Extra examples

I read the poem in a collection of modern poetry.

She's published two books of lyric poetry and a novel.

He found it easiest to express himself in the language of poetry.

Her dancing is pure poetry.

He reads a lot of poetry.

The way she moves on the court is sheer poetry.

His golf swing is poetry in motion.

Emily Dickinson has had a major influence on his poetry.

This is a beautiful example of early American poetry.

Her interests include theater and poetry.

I'm learning to appreciate the beauty of poetry.

...a special anniversary album of his poetry published 100 years after his death...

She kept a notebook for her poetry.

He's a poetry instructor at a local community college.

His poetry is highly commended by other writers.

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