metre
Translation
meter, rhythm, beat
Examples
The room is five metres long.
The room is five meters long.
The poem is written in a regular metre.
The poem is written in a regular meter.
Grammar Patterns
((number + meters)) unit of length The room is five meters long.
((in a certain meter)) rhythm in poetry or music The poem is written in a regular meter.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for rhythm): rhythm, cadence, beat
Etymology
From Greek 'metron' (measure). This root is common to both meanings of length and rhythm in poetry. Note the US spelling is 'meter'.
Memory Tips
A 'meter' is a way to 'measure' things, whether it's distance or the rhythm of a poem.