1. written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure
2. matter-of-fact, commonplace, or dull expression or quality

1. written in prose rather than verse

Examples

• The novel is written in clear, simple prose.
• She prefers reading prose to poetry.
• His prose style is elegant and flowing.
• The textbook is written in straightforward prose.
• The author’s prose captures the beauty of the landscape.
• This is a prose translation of the ancient poem.
• Her early prose works were less successful than her poetry.