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po·et·ry \ˈpōə̇.trē, -ri, also -ə̇t.r-, in rapid speech sometimes ˈpȯi.t-\ noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English poetrie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin poetria, from Latin, poetess, from Greek poiētria, from poiētēs poet — more at poet 1. a. : metrical writing : verse < turns out 20 lines of poetry each day for the paper > b. : the productions of a poet : poems < a collection of 16th century poetry > < picked up a volume of poetry > c. poetries plural : pieces of poetry 2. : writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through its meaning, sound, and rhythm 3. a. : a quality that stirs the imagination or gives a sense of heightened and more meaningful existence < the poetry with which an American train is surrounded — Henri Peyre > < what are ceremonies but the manners and poetry of the state — New York Times Book Review > b. : a quality of spontaneity and grace < her dancing is pure poetry > < has the technique and power of a great pianist, but his playing lacks poetry > |