poem
Translation
poem
Examples
She wrote a beautiful poem.
She wrote a beautiful poem.
He read a poem aloud to the class.
He read a poem aloud to the class.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) poem a piece of writing with expressive language She wrote a beautiful poem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verse, sonnet, lyric, rhyme
Etymology
From Greek 'poiema' (thing made or created), from 'poiein' (to make).
Memory Tips
A 'poem' is a piece of art that is 'made' or created, just like its Greek root suggests.