Stanzas Meaning in English
word · lemma: stanza
ˈstænzəz
STAN-zuz
stˈænzəz
stan-ZUZ
Definition
Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem separated from other groups by a space; each usually forms a unit of meaning or rhythm.
Usage & Nuances
'Stanza' is mainly used in poetry analysis. Each stanza often has a specific rhyme or rhythm pattern. Do not confuse with 'verse' (can mean a line, a stanza, or poetry in general). Plural is 'stanzas', not 'stanzaes' or 'stanzahs'.
Spanish: estrofasPortuguese (BR): estrofesPortuguese (PT): estrofesChinese (Simplified): 诗节Chinese (Traditional): 詩節Hindi: स्तंभ (कविता के खंड)Arabic: مقاطع شعريةBengali: স্তবকRussian: строфаJapanese: 連（れん） - スタンザVietnamese: khổ thơKorean: 연Turkish: kıtaUrdu: بندIndonesian: bait - stanza (puisi)
Example Sentences
The poem has four stanzas.
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Each stanza tells a different part of the story.
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You must write two stanzas for your homework.
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I really liked the third and fourth stanzas; they felt very emotional.
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Some poems have only two stanzas, while others have many more.
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If you read the stanzas carefully, you'll notice a pattern in the way the lines rhyme.
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