literature

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/ˈlɪtərətʃər/

noun
written works like books and poems

literature in a sentence

  • “She loves reading classic literature.”
  • “She took courses in history and literature .”
  • “Her education gave her an appreciation for great literature .”
  • “He's an expert in American literature .”

What does “literature” mean?

literature (noun) means written works like books and poems. It is pronounced /ˈlɪtərətʃər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "literature" mean?
literature (noun) means: written works like books and poems
How do you pronounce "literature"?
"literature" is pronounced /ˈlɪtərətʃər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "literature" in a sentence?
Here is "literature" used in a sentence: She loves reading classic literature.

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