| PROEM | Proem
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: A prologue or introductory poem or speech in a literary work.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈproʊ.əm/; UK: /ˈprəʊ.ɛm/
- Origin and Usage: The word "proem" comes from the Latin word "prooemium," which means "preliminary discourse." It was first used in English in the late 16th century. Proems are commonly found in epic poems, where they serve as an introduction to the main story. They can also be found in other types of literature, such as novels and plays.
- Synonyms: Introduction, preface, preamble, foreword, opening, prologue.
- Related Words: Poems, preem, promo, proms.
- Example Sentences:
- The proem to the epic poem was beautifully written.
- The authors proem set the tone for the rest of the novel.
- The plays proem introduced the characters and the setting.
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