noun
poem
POH-ihm
noun
1
A piece of writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and often rhyme, expressing ideas or feelings in a condensed, imaginative way.
"She recited a poem she'd written for her grandmother's birthday."
"The teacher asked the class to analyze the poem's imagery."
How to Use Poem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece of writing, usually in verse, that uses rhythm and imagery to express ideas or emotions.
Common pairings
write a poem
read a poem aloud
love poem
Word Forms
poems plural
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Etymology
From Greek poiema, "a thing made," from poieo, "to make" — a poem is literally something "made" or crafted.