poetry reading

noun

: an event in which people read poems that they have written aloud for a group

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This is the part of Vicky that makes the poetry reading feel less like a stunt than a logical extension of the whole project. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026 Beyond the drive, attendees enjoyed music, food, crafts, poetry reading and dance performances. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 There will be a poetry reading following the conversation. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetry reading

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