1. A poem or other text in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when read vertically.
Usage: Common in children's literature and word games

1. Of, relating to, or being an acrostic.

Examples

• The teacher asked students to write an acrostic poem using their names.
• In the acrostic, each line began with the next letter of the alphabet.
• The acrostic verse spelled out 'SPRING' when you read the first letters down the page.
• Children often enjoy creating acrostic poems as a fun writing exercise.
• The author hid a secret message in an acrostic at the beginning of the chapter.
• An acrostic arrangement of words can help readers remember important information.