poem

see definition of poem

nounhighly expressive, rhythmical literary piece

Synonyms for poem

noun highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece

Antonyms for poem

prose

rhyme

noun. poetry in which lines end with like sounds

rhymes

noun. poetry in which lines end with like sounds

song

noun. melody sung or played with musical instrument

songs

noun. melody sung or played with musical instrument

Word Origin & History

1540s (replacing poesy in this sense), from Middle French poème (14c.), from Latin poema "composition in verse, poetry," from Greek poema "fiction, poetical work," literally "thing made or created," early variant of poiema, from poein, poiein, "to make or compose" (see poet). Spelling pome, representing an ignorant pronunciation, is attested from 1856.

Example Sentences for poem

At last in desperation you embody it in a poem, an essay, a story.

His wife followed his example, composing this poem as she died.

The poem is in four cantos, the first of which is the best, and the most characteristic of the author.

As might be anticipated, the poem is in the heroic measure of Pope.

According to Rogers, who claims to have suggested the poem, it was to have been inscribed to him.

You may judge how much of the poem remains as hitherto published.

Perhaps she wrote her poem about the cook instead of the camel-boys.

Food of specific sorts is rarely, if at all, mentioned in the poem.

There are very noble sentiments and fine passages throughout the poem.

In this poem the rhymes have their share in its humorous charm.