1. a single line of poetry or a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
2. poetry in general, as distinguished from prose
3. a numbered division of a chapter in the Bible or other religious text

1. to compose or write poetry
Usage: literary

Examples

• She recited the first verse of the national anthem.
• The poem consists of four verses with six lines each.
• He prefers reading verse to prose.
• The minister quoted verse 12 from the Gospel of Matthew.
• Shakespeare was skilled at versing in iambic pentameter.
• Each verse of the song tells part of the story.
• The children memorized Bible verses for Sunday school.