anth
- noun
- /ænθ/
- Informal
- I just finished reading that new anth of short stories.
Examples
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The latest anth features a diverse range of poems from contemporary authors.
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Have you seen the latest poetry anth by local authors?
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She was thrilled when her poem was accepted for the school's annual anth.
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The editor asked if I wanted to contribute a short story to the new anth.
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Writers from all over the country submitted their work to the summer anth.
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Many students enjoy reading the anth compiled by their literature professor, which includes classic tales.
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She contributed a short story to the college's anth celebrating student creativity.
Synonyms
A book of poems, stories, or short writings by different writers
A collection of songs, stories, and data gathered into one book or album
A book of short poems and stories by different writers
A small, inexpensive book of poems or short stories often self-published
A collection of short writings like poems or stories by different authors
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anth is an informal short form of anthology, which comes from the Greek root anthos meaning 'flower'. An anthology was seen like a 'bouquet' of poems, so anth is a quick way to say a small collection of writing.