poet's corner
Definition
Noun (proper noun) - A section in Westminster Abbey, London: "poet's corner" refers to a specific area in the south transept of Westminster Abbey where many famous poets, playwrights, and writers are buried or commemorated with monuments. - A humorous term for a poetry page in a newspaper: Informally, "poet's corner" can also denote a section of a newspaper or magazine dedicated to publishing poems, often amateur or light verse.
Usage Examples
- (The famous burial and memorial area in the abbey.)
- (A regular poetry section in a publication.)
Advanced Usage
"to be laid to rest in Poet's Corner": to be buried or have a memorial in this prestigious location.
- Many of Britain's greatest literary figures are laid to rest in Poet's Corner. (They are interred or commemorated in that part of the abbey.)
"the Poet's Corner of the paper": a playful reference to a newspaper's poetry column.
- She submitted her haiku to the Poet's Corner of the daily paper. (She sent her poem to the designated poetry section.)
Variants and Related Words
- Corner (n): a place where two streets or surfaces meet; also, a small, often specialized area.
- The children sat in the corner of the room reading. (A specific quiet area.)
Synonyms
- Literary memorial: a place dedicated to remembering writers.
- Poetry section: a part of a publication containing poems.
Related Idioms
- "the poets' corner" (with plural possessive): sometimes used loosely to refer to any gathering of poets or writers.
- The café became a poets' corner on Friday evenings. (It became a place where poets met.)
Cultural Note
- Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey includes memorials to Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and many others. It is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of literary honor in English culture.