Meaning of the word prose in English

What does prose mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prose

US /proʊz/

UK /prəʊz/

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure

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She writes beautiful prose.

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The novel is written in simple, clear prose.

Antonym:

poetry verse

to write or speak in a dull, matter-of-fact, or tedious style

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He tends to prose on about his achievements.

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The speaker began to prose, losing the audience's attention.