poem
word
/ˈpoʊəm/
POH-uhm
/pˈəʊɪm/
POH-im
Definition
A poem is a piece of writing in which language is chosen and arranged in a special way to express feelings, ideas, or images. Poems often use rhythm, sound, and vivid words, and they can be short or long.
Usage & Nuances
'Poem' is the general word for one piece of poetry; 'poetry' is usually the art form or poems in general. Common verbs are 'write', 'read', 'recite', and 'publish' a poem. A poem does not have to rhyme.
Spanish: poemaPortuguese (BR): poemaPortuguese (PT): poemaChinese (Simplified): 诗 - 诗歌Chinese (Traditional): 詩 - 詩歌Hindi: कविताArabic: قصيدة - شعرBengali: কবিতাRussian: стихотворениеJapanese: 詩Vietnamese: bài thơKorean: 시Turkish: şiirUrdu: نظم - شعرIndonesian: puisi
Example Sentences
This poem is easy to understand.
basic
She wrote a short poem for her mother.
basic
We read a poem in class today.
basic
That poem really stayed with me after I finished reading it.
natural
He posted a poem online, and people loved it.
natural
I’m not great at writing a poem, but I like trying.
natural