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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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Cultural Heritage Festival SAT Multicultural festival with traditional dance, music, poetry, fashion show, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Shorewood High School Auditorium, 17300 Fremont Ave.
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His habitual thought makes all his poetry a hymn to the Cause of causes, the Spirit which vivifies and controls his own.
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His poetry could be deeply critical of the changing times.
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His work is filled with observations about the creation of art, the intersection of poetry and peace, and the striking scenes of everyday life.
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That means that trying to do actual day-to-day Web work (or any work, really) does not particularly inspire poetry.
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The logo features a series of slides depicting Hugo's most important work, including Les Mis, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the poetry collection Les Contemplations.
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Painting and drawing remained as a hobby and influenced her poetry throughout her life.
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Dorothea Lasky is the author of the forthcoming book of poems Milk (Wave Books), as well as several other poetry collections, including ROME (Liveright, W.W. Norton).
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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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