First Known Use: 1589
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stanza
noun stan·za \ˈstan-zə\
: a group of lines in a poem
Full Definition of STANZA
: a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
— stan·za·ic \stan-ˈzā-ik\ adjective
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Origin of STANZA
Italian, stay, abode, room, stanza, from Vulgar Latin *stantia stay — more at stance
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stanza
noun stan·za \ˈstan-zə\
Definition of STANZA for Kids
: a group of lines forming a division of a poem
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