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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stanza

/ˈstænzə/ noun · British & US
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What does stanza mean?

noun

A section of a poem, typically consisting of four lines, or a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song. A stanza is a group of lines in poetry that form a unit or section.

Example

"The poem is divided into four stanzas, each with a different rhyme scheme."

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