Poetry

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Literary work in which special intensity is given to expression through rhythm and sound.

“She has always loved reading poetry by famous authors.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpəʊɪtri/

Syllables

po·et·ry

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Synonyms

verse poems

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Wordle

Contains OE pattern; ends in -RY.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; literary/artistic term.

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “poetry”.

pottery poverty

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