ode
/oʊd/
noun
- A poem that expresses strong feelings of praise, admiration, or love for a person, thing, or event.
- She composed an ode celebrating her grandmother's life and kindness.
- In literature class, we studied a famous ode dedicated to the Greek gods.
- The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of the autumn forest.
- A formal or lyrical work (in music, art, or writing) that honors or celebrates someone or something.
- His speech was a heartfelt ode to the volunteers who rebuilt the school.
- The composer's symphony was an ode to the spirit of freedom.
- The mural in the town square is an ode to the community's resilience.