Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prose

noun
/prəʊz/
Definition
Prose is written or spoken language that follows natural flow and grammatical structure, distinct from poetry.
Examples
  • She prefers reading prose over poetry.
  • The novel is written in clear and engaging prose.
  • In his speech, he mixed prose with poetic elements.
Meaning
It is the ordinary form of written or spoken language, used in everyday communication and literature.
Synonyms
  • writing
  • text
  • composition
  • narrative
  • discourse