poetry
/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi/
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Also seen as: poetries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Văn học được viết dưới dạng thơ hoặc ngôn ngữ có chú ý đến nhịp điệu
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Noun
Examples
More people write poetry than read it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A poet's literary production.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “poetry” mean?
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
Is “poetry” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.