imagery
n. uncountablen. the use of words or pictures to create a clear image in someone's mind. You often find this in books or art to help you feel or see a specific scene.
n. visual images collectively, or the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
The poet uses vivid imagery to describe the winter forest.
The director relied on dark, industrial imagery to establish the film's bleak and hopeless atmosphere.
By weaving together maritime imagery and religious metaphors, the author creates a dense narrative layer that suggests the voyage is as much a spiritual trial as a physical one.
From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.
Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally used as a countable noun in technical contexts to refer to specific sets of images.
the imageries in the bookthe imagery in the bookImagery is almost always uncountable when referring to literary or artistic style; using the plural form is a common error.