poem

Meanings

Plural: poems

Noun

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
A literary piece written in verse.
A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.
A piece of poetic writing, that is with an intensity or depth of expression or inspiration greater than is usual in prose.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French poème, from Latin poēma, from Ancient Greek ποίημα (poíēma), from ποιέω (poiéō, “I make”). Displaced native Old English lēoþ.

Synonyms

verse form

Scrabble Score: 8

poem is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poem is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poem is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

poem is a valid Words With Friends word