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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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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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Don Ross has self-published two books about his son's disappearance and writes poetry about Jesse.
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Over the years, Ruth wrote or co-wrote 14 books, many of them works of poetry.
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Monday Open Mic Night: Teens can sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a story, read poetry or more during Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Monday at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, located at the corner of West Jackson Avenue and South Eagle Street.
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The beverage menu reads like a book of poetry, with cocktails like the Chrysler, Rum Service and Mistress described with eloquent flourishes that draw you in.
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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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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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