poem
- 01 A2 Elementary
a piece of writing, often with short lines and rhythm, that expresses feelings or ideas.
a literary work in metrical form or verse, often employing rhyme and rhythmic patterns to convey emotional or aesthetic meaning.
Simple“The teacher asked the students to write a short poem about their favorite season.”
In context“The anthology features a diverse collection of poems, ranging from traditional sonnets to contemporary free verse that challenges classical structures.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
something that is very beautiful, graceful, or well-made, like a piece of art.
an object, scene, or experience possessing a beauty or grace suggestive of poetry.
Simple“The way the light hit the mountains was a poem of colors.”
In context“The architect's latest bridge is a poem in steel and glass, balancing industrial strength with an almost weightless aesthetic grace.”
Synonyms
From Middle French poème, from Latin poēma, from Ancient Greek ποίημα (poíēma), from ποιέω (poiéō, “to make”). Displaced native Old English lēoþ.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.