Ode
(noun)
- A lyric poem, typically one in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter.
- A poem written in a specific form, typically one that expresses strong emotions or sentiments.
Origin:
The word "ode" comes from the greek word "ōdē" which means "song".
Examples:
- His famous ode to autumn is one of the best-known poems in the English language.
- The ode was a traditional form of poetry in ancient Greece.
- He wrote an ode to the beauty of the sunset.
- The ode is a type of poem that expresses strong emotions or sentiments.
- The ode was a popular form of poetry in the 18th century.