ode — a type of lyrical poem, typically of praise, glorification, or tribute
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a type of lyrical poem, typically of praise, glorification, or tribute
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊd/
Example Sentences
- The student wrote an ode to pizza after surviving finals week on nothing but cheese and pepperoni.
- Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale' is one of the most famous poems in English literature.
- He recited an ode to his lost sock, dramatically mourning its disappearance in the laundry.
ode
NOUN[/oʊd/]
a type of lyrical poem, typically of praise, glorification, or tribute
a type of lyrical poem, typically of praise, glorification, or tribute
The poet's ode becomes a code along the road
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek 'ōidē' (song), originally referring to lyric poems sung in praise of gods and heroes. It passed through Latin 'oda' and Old French before entering English, where it came to denote a formal, elevated poem of praise or commemoration.
Breakdown
Greek 'ōidē' (song) + Latin suffix '-a' → Latin 'oda' → Old French 'ode' → English 'ode'. The root ōidē- ultimately relates to the Proto-Indo-European stem meaning 'to sing' or 'song'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student wrote an ode to pizza after surviving finals week on nothing but cheese and pepperoni.”
“Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale' is one of the most famous poems in English literature.”
“He recited an ode to his lost sock, dramatically mourning its disappearance in the laundry.”
“The graduation ceremony ended with an ode celebrating the achievements of the class.”
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