Definition of poetry
1a : metrical writing : verseb : the productions of a poet : poems
2 : writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm
3a : something likened to poetry especially in beauty of expressionb : poetic quality or aspect the poetry of dance
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Examples of poetry in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of poetry from the Web
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One Poem during a vigil that was accompanied by the poetry itself illuminated upon The Betsy’s Poetry Rail and Orb.
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This is better than Kurt Loder going after Jewel's poetry, and why?
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Coinciding with the beginning of Juneteenth KC’s slate of citywide events, the Nelson festival will feature live music, artist demonstrations, poetry and a commemoration of the museum’s 1980 exhibit of the actual Emancipation Proclamation.
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His finest moments came during more quiet, intimate sections, finding the poetry in Brahms, but never crossing over into sentimentality.
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This definition includes poetry, screenplays, detective novels, sports writing, songwriting, advertising, and stand-up comedy.
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The June 2-3 event will feature more than 50 authors whose books cover a range of genres, including contemporary and historical fiction, nonfiction, self-help, inspirational, poetry, academics and children’s.
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This was poetry in motion, Davis sustaining an unmistakable line even amid fleetly nimble passagework.
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First Known Use of poetry
14th century
Other Literature Terms
POETRY Defined for English Language Learners
poetry
playDefinition of poetry for English Language Learners
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: the writings of a poet : poems
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: something that is very beautiful or graceful
POETRY Defined for Kids
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