poetry

noun

Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

A poet's literary production.

(figurative) An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

Roots

poieopoe- · Greek · make, create

Synonyms for poetry

poesyn versen versificationn

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Where does poetry come from?

The word poetry breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root poe-, from Greek poieo (“make, create”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.