Pentameter (noun)

A line of poetry consisting of five metrical feet, typically used in classical and traditional forms of poetry.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'penta' meaning 'five' and 'metron' meaning 'measure', a pentameter is a line of poetry consisting of five metrical feet.

Examples:

1. The sonnet is written in iambic pentameter.
2. The pentameter provided a rhythmic structure for the poem.
3. The rhyming couplet in pentameter added musicality to the verse.
4. The use of pentameter allowed the poet to convey complex ideas with simplicity.
5. The pentameter line provided a steady beat, emphasizing the emotion in the words.