poetry
Translation
poetry
Examples
She enjoys reading modern poetry.
She enjoys reading modern poetry.
There is poetry in the way she moves.
There is poetry in the way she moves.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable noun) the art form of poems He is a student of English poetry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verse, rhyme, poesy
Etymology
From Old French 'poeterie', from Latin 'poeta', from Greek 'poietes' (maker, poet).
Memory Tips
'Poetry' is the art form, while a 'poem' is a single piece. The '-ry' ending often denotes a craft or collection, like 'pottery'.