Synonyms of poem

poem

noun

ˈpō-əm 

as in verse

a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect

your assignment is to write two poems about springtime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verse
• lyric
• song
• sonnet
• poetry
• ballad
• rhyme
• rune
• limerick
• elegy
• haiku
• epigram
• psalm
• triolet
• ode
• madrigal
• villanelle
• eclogue
• dithyramb
• tanka
• epic
• rondeau
• pastoral
• epode
• poesy
• pastorale
• idyll
• epos
• jingle
• clerihew
• versification
• lay
• epopee
• rondel
• lament
• senryu
• georgic
• blank verse
• free verse
• minstrelsy
• vers libre
• English sonnet
• rondelet
• anacreontic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poem

By the end, the clasp, which incorporates a personal poem, looms large in comparison, representing the virus overwhelming the community. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

The poem remembers those who have invested their labor, imagination, sacrifice, and hope in America, especially those who were denied full participation in its promises. — Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Wilson’s 2017 interpretation of the 2,800-year-old poem — the first major English translation published by a woman — is widely considered a faithful, top-notch rendition, particularly for readers looking for an accessible take on Homer’s work. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The report included evidence of creepy poems and consistent messages to both employees, neither of whom are named in the panel's findings. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026