spokenword
nounUK /ˈspəʊkən wɜːd/
US /ˈspoʊkən wɜːrd/
Words that you say out loud instead of writing them down.
The teacher read the poem as spoken word, using her voice to make it come alive.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A style of poetry meant to be performed out loud for an audience.
She performed her spoken word piece at the coffee shop.
3. The act of saying words aloud rather than in writing.
The spoken word is often easier for young children to learn than reading.
4. A recording or broadcast of someone speaking.
The radio show features the spoken word of famous authors.