poetry UK /ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi/US /ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •writing set out in lines that pays close attention to the sound and beat of wordsMore people write poetry than read it. — 2004 •A poet's literary production. •(figurative) An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.That 'Swan Lake' choreography is poetry in motion, fitting the musical poetry of Tchaikovski's divine score well beyond the literary inspiration. formspoetries Phrases with poetry poetry in motionFluid, graceful movement.