Meaning & use
poetry
Written work, often arranged in verse, that expresses ideas or feelings through rhythm, imagery, and language.
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She has loved reading poetry ever since her teacher introduced her to Emily Dickinson.
The students wrote their own poetry about the changing seasons.
A note on using this word
Poetry is uncountable; a single piece is called a 'poem', not 'a poetry'.
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