tetrameter

noun

te·​tram·​e·​ter te-ˈtra-mə-tər 

: a line of verse consisting either of four dipodies (as in classical iambic, trochaic, and anapestic verse) or four metrical feet (as in modern English verse)

Examples of tetrameter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This task — writing a poem about a worm in anapestic tetrameter, a very specific and satisfyingly arcane poetic meter — is a challenging one, but ChatGPT was the clear winner, followed by a distant grouping of Bing then Bard. —James Vincent, The Verge, 24 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Greek tetrametron, from neuter of tetrametros having four measures, from tetra- + metron measure — more at measure

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tetrameter

noun

te·​tram·​e·​ter te-ˈtram-ət-ər 

: a line of verse consisting of four metrical feet