haiku

The word “haiku” has 2 syllables: hai-ku

It's pronounced as /ˈhaɪkuː/

What is synonym and antonym for haiku?

In the thesaurus, “haiku” has 55 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for haiku along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for haiku

English sonnet
anacreontic
ballad
beat
blank verse
clerihew
composition
creation
dithyramb
eclogue
elegy
epic
epigram
epode
epopee
epos
free verse
georgic
idyl
idyll
jingle
lament
lay
limerick
lines
lyric
madrigal
minstrelsy
ode
pastoral
pastorale
poem
poesy
poetry
psalm
quatrain
rhyme
rime
rondeau
rondel
rondelet
rondelle
rune
senryu
sestina
song
sonnet
tanka
triolet
vers libre
verse
versification
villanelle
words
writing

Antonyms for haiku

prose

Meanings of haiku

noun
1. A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
2. A three-line poem in any language, with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven syllables in the second, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.

Example Sentences

Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry characterized by its brevity and simplicity.
She wrote a beautiful haiku capturing the essence of the changing seasons.
The poet's collection features a series of introspective haiku inspired by nature.
Students in the literature class were tasked with composing their own haiku poems.
The art exhibit showcased stunning paintings alongside corresponding haiku verses.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haiku, such as: English sonnet, anacreontic, ballad, beat, blank verse, clerihew, composition.

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