Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ode
noun
/oʊd/
Definition
A lyrical poem that expresses emotion and is often addressed to a particular subject.
Examples
- He wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
- The poet’s ode to freedom was moving and inspiring.
- Many odes are written during significant moments in life.
Meaning
An ode is a type of poem that celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea, often with a formal tone and elaborate structure.
Synonyms
- poem
- lyric
- song
- verse
