poetry reading

noun

: an event in which people read poems that they have written aloud for a group

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This is the part of Vicky that makes the poetry reading feel less like a stunt than a logical extension of the whole project. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 When Kam gives a poetry reading and Jorja successfully fires the kiln up on campus for the first time. — Katie Yee, People.com, 10 July 2025 There will be a poetry reading following the conversation. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetry reading

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