Cool MateMeaning of Poetry
poems in general; poems as a genre of literature
In simple words: A type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and sometimes rhyme to express feelings or ideas.
Poetry in a sentence
- lyric/epic poetry
- to write poetry
- a poetry reading
- Maya Angelou’s poetry
- a book/collection/anthology of poetry
- At school we had to learn a lot of poetry by heart.
- He began his speech with a few lines of poetry.
- an essay on imagery in poetry
- the New York poetry scene
- There was poetry in all her gestures.
How to use Poetry
Used in literary contexts. Appropriate in discussions about literature, art, and education. May not be suitable in casual conversation unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'poet-ree' as a tree full of poems.
Related words
Collocations with Poetry
Synonyms for Poetry
Opposites of Poetry
- prose
- non-fiction
Common mistakes with Poetry
- Confusing 'poem' with 'poetry' - a poem is a single piece, while poetry refers to the genre.
- Using 'poetry' as a verb - it is always a noun.
Poetry appears in
Poetry in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شعر
نوع من الكتابة يستخدم لغة خاصة، وإيقاع، وأحيانًا قافية للتعبير عن المشاعر أو الأفكار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কবিতা
এক ধরণের লেখা যা বিশেষ ভাষা, ছন্দ এবং কখনও কখনও ছন্দের ব্যবহার করে অনুভূতি বা ধারণা প্রকাশ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Lyrik
Eine Art zu schreiben, die besondere Sprache, Rhythmus und manchmal Reime verwendet, um Gefühle oder Ideen auszudrücken.
- SpanishEspañol
Poesía
Un tipo de escritura que utiliza un lenguaje especial, ritmo y a veces rima para expresar sentimientos o ideas.
- Persianفارسی
شعر
نوعی نوشتار که از زبان خاص، ریتم و گاهی قافیه برای بیان احساسات یا ایدهها استفاده میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Poésie
Un genre d'écriture qui utilise un langage spécial, un rythme et parfois des rimes pour exprimer des sentiments ou des idées.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कविता
लिखने का एक ऐसा तरीका जिसमें भावनाओं या विचारों को व्यक्त करने के लिए विशेष भाषा, लय और कभी-कभी तुकबंदी का उपयोग किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Poesia
Un tipo di scrittura che usa un linguaggio speciale, ritmo e a volte rime per esprimere sentimenti o idee.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Poesia
Um tipo de escrita que usa linguagem especial, ritmo e, às vezes, rima para expressar sentimentos ou ideias.
- RussianРусский
Поэзия
Тип письма, который использует особый язык, ритм и иногда рифму для выражения чувств или идей.
- Urduاردو
شاعری
لکھنے کا ایک ایسا انداز جس میں جذبات یا خیالات کے اظہار کے لیے خاص زبان، تال اور کبھی کبھار قافیہ استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
诗歌
一种使用特殊语言、节奏，有时还有押韵来表达情感或思想的写作形式。
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Frequently asked questions about Poetry
What does Poetry mean?
A type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and sometimes rhyme to express feelings or ideas.
What is the definition of Poetry?
poems in general; poems as a genre of literature
How do you use Poetry in a sentence?
lyric/epic poetry
Can you give another example of Poetry?
to write poetry
What are synonyms for Poetry?
Common alternatives include verse.
What is the opposite of Poetry?
Opposite meanings include prose, non-fiction.
What words go with Poetry?
It commonly pairs with good, great, bad, line, piece, anthology, compose, write, read, book, collection, reading, in poetry.
What are common mistakes when using Poetry?
Confusing 'poem' with 'poetry' - a poem is a single piece, while poetry refers to the genre. Using 'poetry' as a verb - it is always a noun.
How do you pronounce Poetry?
US: /["/ˈpəʊətri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpəʊətri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Poetry?
Used in literary contexts. Appropriate in discussions about literature, art, and education. May not be suitable in casual conversation unless relevant.
What CEFR level is Poetry?
"Poetry" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.