poem
gb/pˈoʊəm/ us/pˈoʊəm/
A2
English
~ 2300
vers, költemény
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] writes a poem about [something]
She wrote a poem about her childhood memories.
Verset írt a gyerekkori emlékeiről.
The poet recited his latest poem to the audience.
A költő elszavalta legújabb versét a közönségnek.
This poem captures the beauty of the changing seasons.
He published a poem in the school magazine.
They studied a famous war poem in class.
Learner examples
I read a short poem in my English book.
Olvastam egy rövid verset az angolkönyvemben.
My friend wrote a poem for my birthday.
A barátom verset írt a születésnapomra.
We learned a poem about animals.
He likes to write poems in his free time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'poem' with 'poetry'. 'Poem' is one individual piece; 'poetry' refers to the art form or body of poems.
Meaning
A piece of writing in verse
Collocations
write a poem
|recite a poem
|love poem
|poem about nature
|publish a poem
Synonyms
verse (Refers to a single line or a group of lines in poetry; can also mean poetry in general.)
|
piece of poetry (Informal way to refer to a poem; less formal and more descriptive.)
Antonyms
prose (Refers to ordinary written or spoken language without the structure of verse.)
Themes
literature
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Definition
A short piece of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and sometimes rhyme to share ideas or feelings.
A literary composition written in verse form, often using rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to express ideas or emotions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
poem
IPA
GB/pˈoʊəm/
US/pˈoʊəm/
Syllables & stress
poem (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (poem)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: poem
- Plural: poems
Word family
Expressions
lyric poem
1/lˈɪɹɪk pˈoʊəm/
fixed phrase
Short personal feelings poem
A short poem that shows the writer's personal feelings or thoughts.
Examples
- The lyric poem reflects her joy and sadness.
- He prefers writing lyric poems about love.
slam poem
1/slˈæm pˈoʊəm/
fixed phrase
informal
Spoken performance competition poem
A poem performed out loud with strong feeling and rhythm, often at a contest.
Examples
- She performed her slam poem at the local cafe.
- The slam poem addressed social justice issues.
epic poem
1/ˈɛpɪk pˈoʊəm/
fixed phrase
literary
long narrative poem about heroes
A very long poem that tells a story about heroes and big events.
Examples
- The Iliad is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War.
- Students were asked to compare the epic poem with a modern novel about war.
epic poem
2/ˈɛpɪk pˈoʊəm/
fixed phrase
Long narrative poem about heroes
A very long poem that tells the story of a hero or important events in history or legend.
Examples
- Homer's 'Iliad' is an ancient Greek epic poem.
- The epic poem describes the journey of a legendary king.