haiku

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Later in the record, “La Yugular” is a philosophical meditation on unity and oneness with lyrics in Spanish and Arabic, which suggests that the entire world might fit inside a haiku.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

A haiku by the famous Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō reads, “a caterpillar / this deep in fall / still not a butterfly.”

From Science Magazine • Apr. 4, 2024

To further his point, Mr Beauchamp then convinced the chatbot to criticise DPD in the form of a haiku, a Japanese poem.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

All of Williams’ images are paired with haiku poems his close childhood friend, the poet and spoken word recording artist Ursula Rucker, wrote for the piece.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2023

“An excellent haiku, Gloria,” said tactful Miss K, “but let’s hope such a thing never happens to Ralph.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary